Virgil van Dijk set to retire from Netherlands national team after World Cup
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 14, 2026, 6:42 PM
Last updated Jun 14, 2026
Virgil van Dijk will captain the Netherlands in their opening match against Japan at the 2026 World Cup today. Reports suggest the Liverpool defender, aged 34, plans to retire from international football following the tournament. The Dutch team is viewed as a favorite to advance from a challenging Group F, which includes Japan, Tunisia, and Sweden. The outcome of their match against Japan may significantly shape their World Cup campaign. Discussions regarding van Dijk's club future with Liverpool continue amid interest from Galatasaray.
- •Van Dijk leads the Netherlands in their World Cup opener against Japan today.
- •Reports indicate he will retire from the national team after the World Cup.
- •The Dutch aim to top a competitive Group F with Japan as a key opponent.
- •Liverpool is considering interest from Galatasaray regarding van Dijk.
- 6:42 PMYahoo Sports — Virgil van Dijk Reportedly Expected to Retire from National Team Following World Cup
"Dutch reports claim the Liverpool and Netherlands captain will retire from international football after the World Cup.
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