Croatia Names Slaven Bilic Head Coach Following Dalic's Resignation
The 57-year-old returns after a previous stint from 2006 to 2012 and takes over after Zlatko Dalic stepped down following Croatia's World Cup exit.
- On Monday, the Croatian Football Federation unanimously appointed Slaven Bilic as head coach, replacing Zlatko Dalic who resigned following Croatia's World Cup group-stage exit.
- Dalic stepped down last week after Croatia lost 2-1 to Portugal and failed to advance past the group stage, ending a tenure that included a 2018 World Cup final and 2022 semi-finals appearance.
- Bilic previously managed Croatia from 2006 to 2012, recording 42 wins in 65 matches with a higher winning percentage than Dalic; as a player, he earned 44 caps and played for West Ham and Everton.
- HNS president Marijan Kustic said Bilic has "vast coaching and managerial experience" and the full support of players and fans, while Bilic pledged to bring "energy, ambition and determination" to keep Croatia among football's elite.
- Bilic's appointment reflects his positioning for an international role following his 2023-2024 season at Saudi Arabia's Al-Fateh; his previous tenure peaked with a 2008 European Championships quarter-final appearance.
95 Articles
95 Articles
Croatia, eliminated in Round of 32, reappoints Bilić after 14 years. Croatia, having been eliminated from the Round of 32 of the 2026 CONCACAF World Cup, will entrust the reins to Slaven Bilić again for the first time in 14 years. The Croatian Football Association (HNS) appointed Bilić as the successor to Zlatko Dalić on the 13th (local time).
![[your]NEWS](/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fgroundnews.b-cdn.net%2Finterests%2Ffb6dc495f74049f513563c33352175eaa0ecd509.jpg%3Fwidth%3D24&w=64&q=75){kind=small}
Ex-Croatia head coach Slaven Bilic returns to role
Slaven Bilic was hired as head coach of the Croatia national football team on Monday, taking over following Zlatko Dalic's post-World Cup departure. It will be Bilic's second term in charge of his nation's program after previously coaching them from 2006-12. "I have the complete confidence in our players, and it is my responsibility to
The World Cup bronze medalist Croatian legend managed the national team between 2006 and 2012.
The Croatian Slaven Bilic was announced on Monday (13), as Croatia's new coach to succeed Zlatko Dalic, who resigned after the team's elimination in the 16-avo final phase of the 2026 World Cup, announced the Croatian Football Federation (HNS). Understand: France and Spain will take a minute of silence in the semi-final of the Cup in honor of the victims of the 2016 bombing At 38 years old: Federation regrets the death of Dutch referee who was q…
Los Angeles Times
Independent EspañolSlaven Bilić returns as coach of Croatia after the team's most successful technician, Zlatko Dalić, left after the World Cup.
The veteran central defender of "Hrvatska" is the successor to Slaven Bilic
Coverage Details
Bias Distribution
- 37% of the sources are Center
![[your]NEWS](/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fgroundnews.b-cdn.net%2Finterests%2Ffb6dc495f74049f513563c33352175eaa0ecd509.jpg%3Fwidth%3D60&w=128&q=75)
Factuality
To view factuality data please Upgrade to Premium
