Virgil van Dijk faces fierce criticism and calls for retirement after the Netherlands exited the 2026 World Cup. Many fans and media outlets label the Liverpool defender a disappointment who failed the national team. Reports from Football365 brand it as a great disgrace. Manager Ronald Koeman stated that van Dijk withdrew from a penalty kick due to issues during the tournament. Former Dutch players now predict van Dijk will end his international career. They additionally expect Koeman to leave his post as manager. The exit signals a tough end for the squad that carried high hopes. This situation has drawn strong scrutiny toward the team leader on social media and in sports news.