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Croatia Names Slaven Bilic Coach Ahead of Euro 2028

7/14/2026

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Summary

Bilic Returns

Croatia appointed Slaven Bilic as head coach on 13 July 2026 after a unanimous vote.
President Marijan Kustic proposed the hire, receiving endorsement from the Technical Committee.
Bilic returns after his 2006-2012 tenure and a 2015-16 seventh-place finish.
He inherits a squad that placed in Group L at the 2026 World Cup and lost 2-1 to Portugal.
Priorities are speaking with captain Luka Modric, using an experienced staff, and targeting Euro 2028.

Summary

Bilic Appointed

President Marijan Kustic announced Bilic will succeed Dalic as Croatia coach, calling him the right choice.
Bilic, who left Al-Fateh after 36 matches in August 2024, recorded 42 wins, 15 draws and eight defeats in 65 games during his first spell as Croatia coach, averaging 2.15 points per match.
Bilic earned 44 caps for Croatia and was in the squad that finished third at the 1998 World Cup in France.

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Bilic Returns

Croatia appointed Slaven Bilic as head coach on 13 July 2026 after a unanimous vote.
President Marijan Kustic proposed the hire, receiving endorsement from the Technical Committee.
Bilic returns after his 2006-2012 tenure and a 2015-16 seventh-place finish.
He inherits a squad that placed in Group L at the 2026 World Cup and lost 2-1 to Portugal.
Priorities are speaking with captain Luka Modric, using an experienced staff, and targeting Euro 2028.

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