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.
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.
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.
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.
| Date | Match | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-02 | Portugal - Croatia | 2-1 |
| 2026-09-26 | Czech Republic - Croatia | - |
