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World Cup 2026: Virgil van Dijk opens the score for the Dutch team against Japan in Group F
Teams 15 juni 2026

World Cup 2026: Virgil van Dijk opens the score for the Dutch team against Japan in Group F

Captain Virgil van Dijk scores the opening goal for the Netherlands in the group match against Japan at the 2026 World Cup.

Virgil van Dijk has scored the opening goal for the Netherlands in the World Cup match against Japan in Group F. The Dutch captain scored the first Dutch goal of the match, putting his team ahead in this group match of the 2026 World Cup.

![Image](https://ichef.bbci.co.uk/ace/standard/1024/cpsprodpb/5c55/live/a7564e90-6836-11f1-8546-8f19e4fe30f4.jpg)

The goal underlines the strong start of the Dutch team against the Asian champion. Without details about the further outcome of the match, the early lead remains an important boost for the team in the battle for qualification in Group F.

The Netherlands will meet Japan as part of the program in the group stage. With Van Dijk's goal, the Dutch team has given the desired starting signal in this poster.

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