FanDuel Sets Netherlands at +110 Against Morocco in World Cup Round of 32

Q: Is this Virgil van Dijk's last chance to lead the three-time runners-up to World Cup glory?

Yes. Barring an unlikely late-career extension, this looks like Virgil van Dijk’s last realistic chance to captain the Netherlands to a first World Cup title. The evidence is straightforward. Van Dijk was born on July 8, 1991, making him 34 during this tournament and set to turn 35 before the quarter-finals. World Cups come only every four years, so the next one would arrive when he is nearly 39. Even for an elite centre-back, that is a difficult age to project at the top international level. What makes this more compelling is that Van Dijk is still performing at the highest standard now. He has 95 caps, has led the Dutch to the 2022 World Cup quarter-finals and Euro 2024 semi-finals, and just completed the 2025-26 Premier League season playing every minute for Liverpool, becoming the oldest outfield player to do so. That durability means the Netherlands are getting him at the end of his prime rather than after it. There is also a strong indication from Van Dijk’s own outlook. Reporting around the tournament says he hopes to “end his international career in style” at the 2026 World Cup, which suggests he sees this as his final major international mission. For the Netherlands, the timing matters. Ronald Koeman’s side arrived in the knockout stage unbeaten, with 10 group-stage goals and genuine title credentials. For a three-time runner-up still chasing its first crown, this tournament is likely Van Dijk’s final and best opportunity to lead the Oranje all the way.

3 articles · Updated · FOX Sports · Jun 27

FanDuel priced the Netherlands as a slight +110 favorite over Morocco at +290, with the draw at +210 for their June 29 World Cup Round of 32 match in Monterrey.
The tight line reflects two strong group-stage runs: the Dutch won Group F unbeaten with 10 goals, while Morocco finished second in Group C on goal difference after drawing Brazil 1-1.
FOX Sports Research backed a draw in regulation at +210, calling the matchup a close rematch of the teams' 1994 World Cup meeting, which the Netherlands won 2-1.
Other markets also point to a narrow game, with under 2.5 goals favored at -150 and Morocco +0.5 listed at -135.