The Croatia national team has returned from the World Cup, and coach Zlatko Dalić is considering his future. After Croatia lost to Portugal 2-1 (2026-07-02), Dalić said that this is 'definitely the end of an era' for Croatian football.

What happened?

The Croatia national team played a good tournament, but failed to advance. Dalić said that the players showed good form, but failed to capitalize on all opportunities.

Why is this important for Croatia?

This decision will have a significant impact on the future of Croatian football. Dalić said that Croatia has a bright future and that young players will fight for a place in the national team.

What comes next?

The Croatia national team will face the Czech Republic (2026-09-26) in the next match. Dalić said that the team will prepare for that match and will do everything possible to qualify for the next tournament.

DateMatchResult
2026-07-02Portugal - Croatia2-1
2026-09-26Czech Republic - Croatia-