V. van Dijk has made an immediate impact at the World Cup 2026, providing 1 assist in his single tournament appearance so far. The defender's performance against Tunisia, which ended in a 3-1 victory, earned him a match rating of 7.8.

The Netherlands defender has played 1 match in the tournament, starting all of them. His average match rating across his tournament appearances stands at an impressive 7.83.

This tournament marks V. van Dijk's debut at the World Cup. While he has scored 9 senior international goals in his career, he has yet to register a World Cup goal across all tournaments. His single assist in this tournament is a notable contribution.