Ivana Knoll, the Croatian model and former Miss Croatia widely known as the 'World Cup's sexiest fan', has openly embraced the moniker as she returns to the world stage for the 2025 tournament in North America. First gaining international attention during the 2022 World Cup in Qatar, Knoll is once again captivating football fans with her bold fashion choices and social media presence.
Dazzling Outfits and Fan Reactions
Knoll made headlines with her outfit during Croatia's match against England, wearing a revealing corset that kept her up until 3am. For the game against Panama, she sported a Croatia-themed bikini top and matching headband, ensuring she was impossible to miss in the stands. Her appearances have become a staple of the tournament, drawing crowds of fans and photographers.
Speaking to Daily Star Sport, Knoll said: "This is my fourth World Cup, so I'm very well known around all these events. People come for photos. I do photos with photographers on the field, pose for them, and then enjoy the game. It's kind of routine for me now!"
Embracing the 'Sexiest Fan' Label
With millions of followers across social media tracking her travels, DJ career, and World Cup outfits, Knoll has fully accepted the title of the World Cup's sexiest fan. She stated: "[I'm] honoured. There's nothing better than being sexy and looking good!"
Despite the attention, Knoll remains single and focused on her career. When asked if fans ever try to ask her out, she laughed: "I'm currently single and I love it, so even if they ask, I didn't hear them. I'm at a stage where I'm interested in nobody!"
Focus on DJ Career
Knoll revealed that she split from her boyfriend of ten years in 2024, before the Euro 2024 tournament. Since then, she has dedicated herself to her DJ career, which she has been pursuing for three years. "It's nothing that came out of nowhere. I've been working non-stop on it every day for three years, so I guess our work pays off," she explained.
She added: "Because it's the first time in my life that I'm doing something I really wanted to do and something I really like, besides football and supporting Croatia, which I love. This is something I really wanted to pursue as my career, so I'm super happy. I'm living the way I wanted to live!"
Croatia's Performance on the Pitch
While Knoll's career is thriving, Croatia's national team has struggled. After a heavy defeat to England, they narrowly beat Panama. Croatia needs at least one point from their final group stage match against Ghana to guarantee a spot in the knockout rounds. However, they could still advance as one of the eight lucky losers to the Round of 32.
