Virgil van Dijk, captain of the Netherlands at the 2026 World Cup, reacted with disappointment after Tuesday’s defeat to Morocco.
The Netherlands defensive leader believes his team still gave it their all in this match.
“It’s a huge disappointment. The team gave it their all in this match, but it wasn’t enough. That’s soccer it’s cruel. Penalty shootouts, in particular, are hard to accept, but that’s just how it is.”
Despite the quality of their roster, which includes players like Dumfries, Van Dijk, Gakpo, and Depay, the Netherlands are forced to pack their bags.
