Who Is Ivana Knoll? World Cup’s Hottest Fan Stuns in Barely-There Top as She Cheers for Homeland Croatia in Their Embarrassing Loss
She is back and is grabbing eyeballs in the US. Croatia fan favorite Ivana Knöll appeared in the stands at the 2026 FIFA World Cup on Wednesday, wearing the country’s red-and-white checkered colors while drawing attention with a bold match-day outfit.
The 5-foot-11 model, who went viral and became widely known as the “sexiest fan” for her Croatia-themed outfits at the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar, attended the team’s Group L match against England in Dallas, Texas, wearing a sheer corset top and denim shorts. She remained upbeat, smiling for photos and making a heart gesture with her hands, even as Croatia suffered a 4-2 loss at AT&T Stadium.
In Her Skimpiest Best
“THE WORLD CUP GIRL IS BACK ♥️⚽️,” Knöll captioned an Instagram post that showed her greeting photographers. She was seen cheering and dancing alongside fellow Croatia supporters in a video shared on her Instagram Story.
In other clips, Knöll also gave live updates from the stands during the match, staying engaged despite the scoreline.
“The luck is not on our side but hopefully it will change by the end of the game,” she said. “I’m staying positive.”
After the loss, Knöll said, “We played great… it was the toughest game, so we still keep going,” reflecting her positive outlook despite the result.
Knöll, who first went viral during the 2022 FIFA World Cup and later transitioned into the music scene as a DJ and record label owner, stayed active around the matchday atmosphere in Dallas. Following the game, she DJ’d at a post-match party at CTRL Room, helping keep the energy going for fans who continued celebrating late into the night.
Beyond the stadium, she has increasingly built a presence in entertainment and nightlife culture, often blending her football fandom with her music career.
Doing It in Style
The internet sensation, who has built a following of 2.9 million on Instagram, performs under the DJ name KNOLLDOLL. Knöll has continued expanding her presence in music and live events, including a performance at the FIFA Fan Festival held at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum on Saturday.
Alongside her social media popularity, she has increasingly positioned herself in the entertainment space, blending her public profile with appearances at major football-related events and music sets.
The carnival appearance is part of Knöll’s first U.S. tour, which kicked off on June 6 in Houston and includes a series of stops across major cities linked to football events and nightlife performances.
The tour is scheduled to end on August 28 in Atlantic City, New Jersey, where she will wrap up the final show of the run. Along the way, she has been blending her football fan persona with her growing DJ career, performing at festivals and post-match events tied to the World Cup atmosphere.
