Frank de Boer, the previous record holder, sent a congratulatory message to Van Dijk, acknowledging his impressive leadership skills and dedication to the team. De Boer's message read, "Virgil, congratulations on breaking my record as the player with the most caps as captain of Oranje. You've worn the armband 72 times – a great achievement, of which you should be really proud. You're a true leader and hopefully many more great moments will follow with you as captain."

Van Dijk's performance has been subject to criticism from some pundits, but he remains a highly respected figure within the squad. As the team prepares for the World Cup next year in the US, Canada, and Mexico, Van Dijk's leadership and experience will be invaluable.

The top 10 most capped captains in the history of the Dutch national team are:

1. Virgil van Dijk (72)

2. Frank de Boer (71)

3. Ruud Krol (45)

4. Ruud Gullit (41)

5. Harry Dennis (37)

6. Edwin van der Sar (36)

7. Johan Cruyff (34)

8. Ronald Koeman (33)

9. Giovanni van Bronckhorst (33)

10. Pak van Geel (29)