Also known as: Coach Dalić · Dali
Zlatko Dalic — Croatia's head coach who led the team to 2018 World Cup runner-up and 2022 third place finishes before stepping down after the 2026 round-of-32 loss to Portugal.
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Joy Online
… He was expected to call it a day after this summer’s World Cup, when Zlatko Dalic’s side were knocked out in the last 32 by Portugal. …
Modric plans to play for Croatia past 41st birthdayThe Ghanaian Times
Croatia’s most successful head coach, Zlatko Dalic, stepped down on Wednesday after nine years in charge, less than a week after his side’s exit from the 2026 World Cup following a loss to Portugal in the round of 32. …
Dalic, Martinez leave Croatia, Portugal coaching rolesJoy Online
… Croatia manager Zlatko Dalic produced a masterstroke at half-time when he replaced the ineffective Ante Budimir with Matanovic, as the imposing striker provided the focal point that led to Perisic’s goal. …
Portugal beat Croatia in chaotic finish to reach World Cup last 16Joy Online
… Zlatko Dalić’s side, who recovered from a 4-2 opening defeat to England by edging Panama 1-0 through Ante Budimir’s winner, must beat Ghana to guarantee qualification, as Panama are already out after successive defeats. …
Black Stars go again tonightThe Ghanaian Times
… In Zlatko Dalic, Croatia has a coach who has been at the helm for the last nine years, holding the record as the longest-serving and most successful manager in the country’s history. …
Black Stars set for Croatia test tomorrowJoy Online
… Panama’s pace in attack had caused problems for the 2018 runners-up during a goalless first period, and Croatia boss Zlatko Dalic reacted to his side’s disappointing first-half display by making two attacking changes at the break. …
Croatia knock Panama out of World Cup on Modrics 200th appearanceJoy Online
… For now, however, Zlatko Dalic’s side will have to recover from a defeat and a result where they can have no complaints.
Kane and Bellingham shine as England outshine Croatia in thrillerJoy Online
… So Zlatko Dalic used some of those games to experiment and deepen his pool of players. …
Croatia World Cup 2026 team guideJoy Online
… The squad announced was done by head coach Zlatko Dalić on Monday. The squad features a mix of experienced internationals and emerging talents, as Croatia begin their final preparations for the tournament. …
Opponent watch: Modric headlines as Croatia announce 2026 World Cup squadJoy Online
Croatia coach Zlatko Dalic believes Luka Modric will be fit to lead his side at this summer’s World Cup after the AC Milan midfielder had surgery on a broken cheekbone. …
Croatia confident of Luka Modric recovery for World CupLuka Modric, who turns 41 on Wednesday, has announced his intention to continue playing for Croatia's national team in upcoming Nations League games. The decision comes as Slaven Bilic returns as Croatia manager, the coach who guided Modric's early international career from 2006 to 2012.
6 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Luka Modric, who turns 41 on Wednesday, has announced his intention to continue playing for Croatia's national team in upcoming Nations League games. The decision comes as Slaven Bilic returns as Croatia manager, the coach who guided Modric's early international career from 2006 to 2012.
6 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Croatia's most successful head coach Zlatko Dalic stepped down after nine years in charge, following the team's loss to Portugal in the 2026 World Cup round of 32. Under Dalic's tenure, Croatia finished runners-up at the 2018 World Cup and third in 2022, and he led the team in 111 matches with 62 wins.
9 July 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Goncalo Ramos scored in the 94th minute to give Portugal a 2-1 victory over Croatia and a place in the World Cup last 16, after Cristiano Ronaldo equalized from the penalty spot in the second half and Croatia thought they had rescued the match with a late goal that was ruled out for offside.
3 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's Black Stars play Croatia at the Philadelphia Stadium tonight needing victory to secure qualification from Group L as group winners or runners-up, having earned four points from two matches against England and Panama.
27 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana will play Croatia in the final Group L fixture of the FIFA World Cup at Philadelphia Stadium tomorrow at 9pm local time. Ghana needs at least a point to advance to the round of 32, while Croatia must win to guarantee progression.
26 June 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Croatia defeated Panama 1–0 in Group L play to register their first World Cup points and remain in contention for the knockout phase. The win coincided with Luka Modric's 200th international appearance.
24 June 2026 · Joy Online →
England beat Croatia in a high-scoring match in Dallas, with Harry Kane scoring twice and Jude Bellingham and Marcus Rashford adding goals. The match was decided after England came from behind multiple times and ultimately secured a comfortable victory, though England showed defensive vulnerabilities throughout the match.
17 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Croatia qualified for the 2026 World Cup with a comfortable qualifying campaign and will field one of the tournament's oldest squads, with roughly half or more of starters in their 30s, including 40-year-old captain Luka Modric. Manager Zlatko Dalic plans to deploy a back-four formation as the primary setup, with the Manchester City duo of Gvardiol and Kovacic key to the team's strategy.
12 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Croatia's head coach Zlatko Dalić announced a preliminary squad for the 2026 FIFA World Cup in Canada, Mexico and the United States, featuring experienced internationals and emerging talents. Ghana's group opponent Croatia will face England, Ghana and Panama in Group L of the tournament.
18 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Luka Modric underwent surgery for a broken cheekbone sustained in a collision during AC Milan's 0-0 draw with Juventus. Croatia coach Zlatko Dalic expressed confidence that the 40-year-old will be fit to lead his side at the World Cup, which begins on 11 June, with Croatia opening their campaign against England on 17 June.
28 April 2026 · Joy Online →