Dalić becomes Croatia's highest-paid coach in history
Zlatko Dalić becomes Croatia's highest-paid coach in history, with a yearly salary of five million euros without bonuses. His new contract will bring him financial stability in the UAE.
How did Dalić achieve this salary?
Dalić's new contract will bring him financial stability in the UAE, where he will work as the coach of the national team. According to sources, Dalić will earn five million euros per year without bonuses, making him the highest-paid Croatian coach in history.
What does this mean for Dalić and Croatia?
Dalić's new contract will bring him financial stability in the UAE, but it will also increase his influence on the international scene. Croatia will also have a better chance of qualifying for the 2030 World Cup.
What will be Dalić's next step?
Dalić will continue working as the coach of the national team in the UAE, but he will also continue working on his career in Croatia. His next step will be to try to bring Croatia to the 2030 World Cup.
Current status of Croatia in FIFA World Cup 2026
Croatia currently occupies 2nd place in FIFA World Cup 2026, with 6 points out of 9 possible, with 2 wins, 0 draws, and 1 loss in the first 3 matches. Croatia is 1 point behind the leader, England.
Next head-to-head match
The next head-to-head match for Croatia will be against Czech Republic away, on September 26, 2026.
Last result
The last result for Croatia was a 2-1 loss against Portugal, on July 2, 2026.
Current form
Croatia's current form is 3W-0D-2L (LLWWW, most recent first), with the last 2 losses.
Statistics
Croatia has currently scored 5 goals and conceded 5 (0 goal difference).
