Zlatko Dalić steps down as Croatia coach after World Cup exit
ESPN Soccer • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 8, 2026, 3:32 PM
Last updated Jul 8, 2026
Croatia's manager Zlatko Dalić has resigned following the team's exit from the World Cup, as confirmed by the Croatian Football Federation on July 8, 2026. The decision comes after a challenging tournament where Croatia faced significant pressure to perform. Dalić has been at the helm since 2017 and previously led Croatia to the World Cup final in 2018. His departure marks a pivotal moment for Croatian football as the federation seeks to reshape its coaching staff and strategy moving forward.
- •Zlatko Dalić resigns as Croatia's head coach after World Cup elimination.
- •The Croatian Football Federation announced the decision on July 8, 2026.
- •Dalić managed Croatia since 2017, leading them to the 2018 World Cup final.
- •The resignation follows heightened expectations for the national team.
- •Croatia will seek a new coach to prepare for upcoming tournaments.
- 3:56 PMESPN Soccer — Dalić steps down as Croatia boss after WC exit
"Croatia boss Zlatko Dalić has stepped down following the nation's World Cup exit, the Croatian Football Federation has announced.
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