Luka Modrić lined up for a corner kick intent on trying to float the ball to the top of the 6-yard box. Nikola Vlašić jumped high among the scrum and headed it in for a goal - good enough to advance Croatia in the World Cup and give Modrić a slice of tournament history.

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Zlatko Dalic has stepped down as Croatia's head coach after nine years in the role, in the aftermath of its 2026 FIFA World Cup elimination.

They lost a close game vs Portugal!

Zlatko Dalic stepped down as Croatia head coach on Wednesday, bringing an end to his nearly nine-year tenure following the team's round-of-32 exit from the FIFA World Cup after

Zlatko Dalic stepped down as Croatia coach on Wednesday, ending a nearly nine-year tenure that included two World Cup medals and established him as the most successful manager in the country's history.