# Bilic returns as Croatia head coach

Slaven Bilic has been reappointed as manager of the Croatia national football team, a role he previously held from 2006 to 2012. The decision comes after Croatia's recent struggles under previous coaches. Bilic's experience is expected to bring stability to the team.

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## Sources

### Sports
- [BBC Sport](https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/articles/c1dyvyx39rvo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss) — Mon, 13 Jul 2026 13:02:50 GMT