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Slaven Bilic poised to return as Croatia manager on Monday

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Last updated Jul 13, 2026

Slaven Bilic poised to return as Croatia manager on Monday
Summary

Slaven Bilic is set for a return as Croatia's national team manager, succeeding Zlatko Dalic. The Croatian Football Federation (HNS) will officially announce his appointment following an Executive Board meeting scheduled for Monday. Bilic previously managed Croatia from 2006 to 2012, achieving notable success during that tenure. He will take over a team that has excelled in recent international competitions, including a World Cup final in 2018. Following the announcement, Bilic is expected to begin assembling his coaching staff.

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Status Watch
  • •Croatian Football Federation to announce Bilic's appointment on Monday.
  • •Bilic previously led Croatia to 42 wins in 65 matches.
  • •He inherits a team that reached a World Cup final in 2018.
  • •Bilic is reported to accept a lower salary than Dalic.
  • •He plans to assemble a coaching staff post-appointment.
Latest Updates
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  • 1:02 PMBBC Sport — Bilic reappointed as Croatia manager
  • 6:10 AMYahoo Sports — Slaven Bilic set to return as Croatia manager
What they're saying
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Slaven Bilić is back as coach of Croatia after the team's most successful coach Zlatko Dalić left following the World Cup. Bilić returns to a job he left 14 years ago, after six years in charge, with experience of coaching in the Premier League with West Ham and West Bromwich, as well as in Turkey and Saudi Arabia.

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Slaven Bilic has been appointed as the new head coach of Croatia. The 57-year-old previously led the team between 2006 and 2012 and his appointment comes following the departure of Zlatko Dalic in the aftermath of the team’s World Cup exit.

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Slaven Bilic has been appointed as the new head coach of Croatia. The 57-year-old previously led the team between 2006 and 2012 and his appointment comes following the departure of Zlatko Dalic in the aftermath of the team’s World Cup exit.

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