Virgil van Dijk has yet to make a final decision on whether he will continue playing for the Netherlands and is expected to discuss his international future with new manager Xavi Hernandez.
The Liverpool defender will meet the former Spain and Barcelona midfielder before deciding whether to remain available for the national team, according to The Athletic.
Van Dijk, 34, has made 96 appearances for the Netherlands. His next conversation with Hernandez is expected to determine whether he adds to that total or brings his international career to an end.
The defender’s future with the Oranje remains uncertain following the team’s disappointing campaign at the 2026 World Cup. The Netherlands were eliminated in the round of 32 after losing to Morocco in a penalty shootout.
The result ended Ronald Koeman’s side’s progress at the tournament and has provided the backdrop to Van Dijk’s discussions with the newly appointed Netherlands manager.
No final decision has yet been announced by the Liverpool player. Instead, he intends to speak directly with Hernandez before reaching a conclusion about his role with the national team.
Van Dijk has been a regular presence for the Netherlands and is approaching a significant milestone in terms of appearances, having already represented his country 96 times. However, the team’s early exit from the 2026 World Cup means the next stage of his international career is now under review.
Hernandez’s appointment gives the Netherlands a new manager with whom Van Dijk must assess his position. The outcome of their meeting will clarify whether the defender plans to continue competing for the Oranje under the new coach.
For now, Van Dijk has not closed the door on international football. His decision will follow the planned conversation with Hernandez, rather than being made immediately after the World Cup defeat by Morocco.
The Netherlands’ loss came in a penalty shootout after the side had reached the round-of-32 stage. Koeman was in charge during the tournament, but Hernandez is now the coach tasked with leading the national team into its next phase.
Van Dijk’s international record and status at Liverpool make his decision an important one for the Netherlands. Yet the defender is not understood to have committed either to continuing or to retiring from international duty.
The meeting with Hernandez is therefore set to be the key moment in deciding whether Van Dijk will play beyond his 96 appearances for the Netherlands. Until those talks take place, his international future remains unresolved.