Zlatko Dalić

Biography

Zlatko Dalić is a Croatian football manager who led Croatia to the 2018 World Cup final and 2022 World Cup third place. He has managed Croatia since 2017. At international level, Zlatko Dalić is responsible for more than team selection. The job is about building clarity in short preparation windows, managing pressure, and giving Croatia a structure that can hold up over a full tournament. As the 2026 World Cup approaches, the central question is how Zlatko Dalić can turn that experience into a side that stays organized, adapts to game state, and gives Croatia a reliable competitive edge.

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