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Slaven Bilic returns to lead Croatia after Zlatko Dalic steps down following World Cup exit

Slaven Bilic will take charge of Croatia for a second time after being appointed national team coach following Zlatko Dalic's resignation, with the former defender tasked with leading the country into a new era ahead of Euro 2028 qualifying.

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Croatia's Zlatko Dalic left heartbroken as Luka Modric's World Cup dream ends

Croatia head coach Zlatko Dalic has admitted he was heartbroken after his side's 2-1 defeat to Portugal in the FIFA World Cup round of 32, with the result also appearing to bring Luka Modric's remarkable World Cup career to a close.

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'It has special meaning' - Ronaldo hails emotional Portugal victory in Diogo Jota tribute

Cristiano Ronaldo has said Portugal's dramatic 2-1 FIFA World Cup victory over Croatia carried extra emotion as it came almost exactly one year after the tragic death of his former international teammate Diogo Jota.

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Ronaldo on target again as Portugal fight back against Croatia to reach World Cup last 16

Cristiano Ronaldo scored his first 2026 FIFA World Cup knockout goal as Portugal came from behind to beat Croatia 2-1 in dramatic fashion in Toronto, sealing a place in the last 16 where they will face Spain.

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Roberto Martinez backs Portugal to rise vs Croatia in World Cup showdown

Portugal head coach Roberto Martinez said his side were ready to begin what he described as a "second World Cup" as they prepared to face Croatia in the Round of 32 in Toronto on Thursday.

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Group L wrap: England claim top spot ahead of Croatia, as Ghana sneak through in third

England secured first place in Group L with a 2-1 win over Panama in their final group stage fixture at the MetLife Stadium on Saturday.

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