‘I feel like…’ – Virgil van Dijk drops Euro 2028 hint after landmark 100th cap for Netherlands
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October 5th 2026, 12:05 (Photo by Dean Mouhtaropoulos/Getty Images) 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 their 2-1 defeat of Serbia in the UEFA Nations League on Sunday night, becoming just the 11th man in history to reach a century of Oranje appearances.The 35-year-old has his eyes set on playing in a fourth major tournament for his country in the summer after next, with the final of Euro 2028 taking place one day after his 37th birthday.Van Dijk determined to keep going for NetherlandsSpeaking after his 100th national team outing, Van Dijk hinted that he’s keen to continue playing for Netherlands under the reign of new head coach Xavi, so long as he feels that his body is up to it.The Liverpool skipper said (via NOS): “For me, it won’t stop at 100. I feel like I’m in good form right now, so I just have to push through.
I just have to make sure I perform as well as possible for the team, on and off the pitch.” (Photo by Dean Mouhtaropoulos/Getty Images) Want more Empire of the Kop coverage? Add us as a preferred source on Google to your favourites list for news you can trust Van Dijk is an absolute machine There are few players at the highest level of world football with a durability to match Van Dijk’s, especially at his age.
Since August 2025, the defender has racked up more than 7,000 minutes of football for club and country, playing every single minute in the Premier League for Liverpool last season. Minutes played by Virgil van Dijk since August 2025 Liverpool in 2025/26 4,941 Netherlands since September 2025 1,560 Liverpool in 2026/27 540 TOTAL 7,041 Reds fans will obviously be hoping that the veteran centre-back’s body can continue to stand up to the dual commitments for two more years if he’s indeed targeting participation at Euro 2028, should his nation qualify.