Van Dijk on the World Cup favorites: "Argentina and Brazil are impressive, but we focus on ourselves"

The Dutch national team is on the verge of advancing to the knockout phase of the 2026 World Cup, but the team captain, Virgil van Dijk, does not allow any relaxation in the Oranje ranks. After a 2-2 draw with Japan and a convincing 5-1 victory over Sweden, the Netherlands are preparing for their final group match against Tunisia. The situation in the table is definitely in favor of the Dutch, but van Dijk calls for concentration.  “We have to focus on our development as a team,” van Dijk said after the match against Sweden. "Argentina and Brazil are showing a high quality of play that makes them formidable opponents, but there is no room for error in any match at a tournament like this. Our priority must be to focus on ourselves and improve in every aspect of our game to be ready for what awaits us in the coming weeks." The Netherlands will face Tunisia in a decisive group match that could seal their advancement to the next round. Even though the opponent seems to be within reach, van Dijk emphasizes that in a tournament of this importance, each match brings challenges and you cannot afford a moment of inattention. --- ## Related Articles 1. [Rúben Dias Risponde alle Critiche a Ronaldo: 'Non Prestiamo Attenzione'](https://azzurrigoal.com/it/news/ruben-dias-risponde-alle-critiche-a-ronaldo-non-prestiamo-attenzione) 2. [Mac Allister sotto esame dopo il reclamo dell'Algeria alla FIFA](https://azzurrigoal.com/it/news/mac-allister-sotto-esame-dopo-il-reclamo-dellalgeria-alla-fifa)