Zagreb: Zlatko Dalic, head coach of the Croatian national team, has officially stepped down after the team's 2026 World Cup campaign ended in the round of 32 with a 1-2 defeat to Portugal on July 2nd. Dalic has been a significant figure in Croatian football since taking over in 2017.

According to Thai News Agency, Dalic led the Croatian team to several notable achievements during his tenure. Under his guidance, Croatia reached the runner-up position in the 2018 World Cup, secured a third-place finish in 2022, and was the runner-up in the 2022-23 UEFA Nations League. His departure marks the end of an era for Croatian football.