Ivana Knoll, a Croatian influencer and model known as the FIFA World Cup's "sexiest fan," is expected to make an appearance in Toronto next week. Knoll, who also performs as a DJ under the name Knolldoll, is scheduled to perform at an after-party at Lavelle following Croatia's match against Panama on Tuesday, June 23.
Knoll likely will also attend the game at Toronto Stadium after watching Croatia's opener against England in Dallas on Wednesday, where she wore an eye-catching outfit. She donned a highly revealing top featuring the checkerboard pattern of the Croatian flag, with only small patches of fabric covering her breasts, paired with Daisy Duke-style jean shorts featuring red-and-white checkered pockets.
During the match in Dallas, Knoll documented her reactions from a seat in the lower bowl directly behind one of the nets. The raven-haired beauty was seen taking photos with fans and remained positive despite England defeating Croatia 4-2. After the match, she praised Croatia's effort while lamenting a penalty kick awarded to England that changed the game's momentum.
In Dallas, she also partied in the streets with a large group of Croatian fans and later performed at an after-party at a local nightclub. FIFA itself has acknowledged Knoll's growing popularity; she was the headliner at the FIFA Fan Festival in Los Angeles on June 13 before heading to Texas.
Knoll first gained widespread attention after winning Miss Croatia in 2016, but she rose to social media stardom during the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar, where she was often seen cheering for Croatia and was dubbed the tournament's "sexiest fan." Born in Frankfurt, Germany, before moving to Zagreb, she also attended Croatia's matches at Euro 2024 in Germany. She has since amassed over 3 million followers on Instagram.
Knoll also went viral during last month's Formula 1 Grand Prix in Miami. As former F1 driver Jenson Button was delivering analysis, Knoll strolled through the shot in a revealing black crop top and jean shorts, catching the camera operator's attention. The camera followed her as she smiled briefly before exiting the frame, then drifted to a stunned McLaren mechanic.
