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Who Is Dominik Livaković's Wife? Meet Helena Matic, a Former Skater & Fashion Designer

Croatia will count on one of its star players from the previous World Cup four years ago in Qatar. Croatian goalkeeper Dominik Livakovic returns for another World Cup after making an impressive debut in the 2022 World Cup.

Livakovic plays for Fenerbahce in Turkey and has been seen as the first-choice goalkeeper for Croatia since 2022.

The 31-year-old goalkeeper will look to replicate his performances from the 2022 World Cup for this year's tournament. Croatia will look to be in the final four positions for a third consecutive World Cup.

 Croatia goalkeeper Dominik Livakovic trains at Washburne Soccer and Track Stadium during the 2026 World Cup in Dallas, United States, on June 16, 2026. (Photo by Stefan Koops/EYE4IMAGES/NurPhoto via Getty Images) Photo by Stefan Koops/EYE4IMAGES/NurPhoto via Getty Images
Croatia goalkeeper Dominik Livakovic trains at Washburne Soccer and Track Stadium during the 2026 World Cup in Dallas, United States, on June 16, 2026. (Photo by Stefan Koops/EYE4IMAGES/NurPhoto via Getty Images) Photo by Stefan Koops/EYE4IMAGES/NurPhoto via Getty Images Photo by Stefan Koops/EYE4IMAGES/NurPhoto via Getty Images

Outside the pitch, Livaković is happily married to a former skater and a fashion designer.

What We Know About Dominik Livakovic's Personal Life

In June 2022, Livaković married his long-time girlfriend, Helena Matić. The couple got married at the Zadar Cathedral in Croatia.

Matić was a competitive figure skater, who tired from the sort in 2017. She now holds a degree from Zagreb's Faculty of Textile Technology and works as a fashion and textile designer.

The Croatian couple does not have children, but they do share a pet dog named Cruz.

Matić has a significant social media presence and is often referred to as the "Croatian Meghan Markle" due to her physical resemblance to the Duchess of Sussex.

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This story was originally published June 17, 2026 at 12:42 PM.

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