Croatia won 1:0 against Panama, making a significant step towards advancing in the World Cup. However, Dominik Livakovic's transfer to Besiktas fell through.

What happened?

Livakovic celebrated the win with his teammates, but news from Istanbul revealed that the Turkish giant had chosen another goalkeeper. The player in question is German goalkeeper Alexander Nubel, who reportedly decided to join Besiktas.

Why is this important for Croatia?

This is a significant blow for Livakovic, who was one of the best goalkeepers at the World Cup. Now he will have to return to Fenerbahce, which currently does not show willingness to sell him at the price offered by Dinamo. | Stat | Value | | --- | --- | | Last result | England 4-2 Croatia (2026-06-17) | | Score | 1:0 against Panama |

What comes next?

Croatia will meet Ghana on June 27, 2026, in the next round of the World Cup. Livakovic will have to be ready for that match, as Croatia will need to win to advance in the competition. And now it's clear that Livakovic is not the only goalkeeper who is interesting to other clubs. Among the clubs that are following the situation, Crystal Palace and Torino are mentioned.