Croatia head coach Zlatko Dalic resigns following the team’s exit from the World Cup. After a 2-1 defeat by Portugal in the round of 32, decided in stoppage time, Croatia’s tournament ends and Dalic steps down from his role. Multiple outlets report that the loss against Portugal is the immediate catalyst for his decision. Dalic’s departure comes after a nine-year spell in charge, during which he leads Croatia through major international competitions. Sources note that he guides the team to prominent World Cup performances, including a run to the final in 2018, and later top-level finishes at subsequent tournaments. Reporting also highlights that Croatia under Dalic reaches the World Cup final in 2018 and secures other high placements in later editions, as well as appearing in a Nations League final. Overall, the coverage presents the resignation as an end to a long tenure marked by sustained competitiveness, concluding with Croatia’s elimination by Portugal.