Dominik Livaković

Dominik Livaković is Croatia's goalkeeper for the 2026 World Cup, named in Zlatko Dalić's 26-man squad announced on 18 May 2026 alongside fellow goalkeepers Dominik Kotarski and Ivor Pandur. The Dinamo Zagreb keeper is 31 at kick-off and brings 73 senior Croatia caps and no international goals into the tournament, the third senior World Cup of a career that has taken in the runners-up finish at Russia 2018 and third place at Qatar 2022.

Croatia face England, Ghana and Panama in Group L, opening against England at AT&T Stadium in Arlington on 17 June. Dalić's side qualified by winning their UEFA qualifying group on 14 November 2025. Livaković returned to Dinamo Zagreb in January 2026 after a spell at Fenerbahçe, and he is named in the goalkeeper group for the tournament.

What Livaković is best known for is shot-stopping and penalty saving, the part of his game that drew wide acclaim at the 2022 World Cup. He commands his area, reads situations quickly, and is comfortable claiming crosses and dealing with one-on-one moments when the back line is stretched.

Distribution and handling round out the profile, and his calm under pressure suits a Croatia side that builds patiently through midfield. With Dalić setting up in a 4-2-3-1, Livaković's experience and 73 caps make him a settled presence behind that shape.

What Livaković offers a Croatia card is security at the back: 73 caps and a penalty shoot-out record that has carried the side deep into recent tournaments. Croatia hold a Tier 3 place at £17m within the game's £200m card budget, with the Group L draw to navigate.

As the listed goalkeeper rather than a goal threat, his return tracks Croatia keeping clean sheets and going deep, not goals of his own.