Croatia appoints Slaven Bilic as head coach for 2nd time after FIFA WC exit

Former defender Slaven Bilic has been appointed Croatia head coach for the second time after Zlatko Dalic stepped down following the team's FIFA World Cup 2026 exit. Bilic was head coach for six years between 2006 and 2012, leading them to qualification for the European Championship in 2008 and 2012. Croatia lost 1-2 to Portugal in the Round of 32.