Will Van Dijk retire from international football after the World Cup?

Dutch media reports indicate that defender Virgil van Dijk is considering ending his international career with the Netherlands national team after the upcoming World Cup .   The reports suggest that van Dijk's desire to focus on his club career after the tournament is well-known within Dutch sporting circles, fueling speculation about his impending international retirement . The Dutch defender's contract with Liverpool extends for another year, and he is expected to remain with the club until at least the end of his contract, while his future beyond that remains uncertain . Van Dijk has been one of the most prominent defenders in football in recent years, playing a key role for the Netherlands national team and achieving considerable success at club level, making his potential international retirement a matter of great interest in the sporting world.