Croatia head coach Zlatko Dalic resigns following Croatia’s elimination at the World Cup. Multiple outlets report that Croatia’s campaign ends with a 2-1 defeat to Portugal in the round of 32, decided in stoppage time. After the loss, Dalic steps down as coach, bringing an end to a nine-year tenure. BBC Sport describes the departure as occurring after he leaves the role following that defeat.
Sources also agree on Dalic’s broader record with Croatia. The Independent and other reports note that he previously led the team to the final of the 2018 World Cup. Several outlets add that Dalic guided Croatia to successive high finishes at recent World Cups, including a third-place finish after 2018 and another top-three showing. Overall, the reporting frames the resignation as following the team’s early exit from the tournament, ending a long spell in charge that included multiple major tournament achievements.
