Virgil van Dijk is the modern prototype of a world-class centre-back. Liverpool captain, Champions League winner in 2019 and Premier League champion in 2020, he leads the Dutch national team into 2026 chasing their first World Cup trophy.
Virgil van Dijk arrives at the FIFA World Cup 2026 with 11 international goals in 80 caps for Netherlands. His club form at Liverpool continues to be decisive heading into the tournament hosted across the United States, Canada and Mexico from June 11 to July 19, 2026.