Turning his attention back to international duties, De Jong discussed his ultimate ambition of lifting the World Cup trophy. While Argentina aim to retain their world crown after winning the 2022 edition in Qatar, the Netherlands are equally determined to challenge for the ultimate prize.
Believing strongly in their capabilities, De Jong stated: "I think everyone dreams of that, and so do I. So yes, I've imagined this dream in front of me a few times. The final tournaments with your national team, and especially the World Cups, are the most standout thing for a football player. The goal is simply to win them, and that's why you participate. I also think we have a team that should have this as its goal."