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Virgil van Dijk hints at Euro 2028 participation after 100th cap

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 5, 2026, 11:05 AM

Last updated Oct 5, 2026

Virgil van Dijk hints at Euro 2028 participation after 100th cap

Summary

Virgil van Dijk has expressed his intention to continue representing the Netherlands until Euro 2028 following his 100th cap. The Liverpool captain achieved this milestone during a 2-1 victory over Serbia in the UEFA Nations League. At 35, Van Dijk aims to compete in his fourth major tournament, coinciding with his 37th birthday just after the final. He acknowledges the challenges of age but remains committed as long as he maintains his physical condition. Van Dijk plans to play under new head coach Xavi and will focus on his fitness to meet this goal.

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•Van Dijk reached 100 caps with the Netherlands on October 5, 2026.
•He aims to play in Euro 2028, just after his 37th birthday.
•He continues to perform at a high level with club and country.
•Van Dijk plays every minute for Liverpool in the Premier League.
•New coach Xavi will lead the Netherlands as they look to qualify.

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11:05 AMYahoo Sports — ‘I feel like…’ – Virgil van Dijk drops Euro 2028 hint after landmark 100th cap for Netherlands

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Virgil van Dijk has indicated that he intends to keep going with his national team until the European Championship in two years’ time.The Liverpool captain earned his 100th cap for Netherlands in th...
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