Croatian model, influencer, and DJ Ivana Knoll attended AT&T Stadium on Wednesday to support the Croatia national football team during their opening 2026 World Cup match against England.
The 33-year-old superfan, who gained international recognition during the 2022 World Cup in Qatar, watched as Croatia suffered a 4-2 defeat after conceding four goals.
Prior to the match, Knoll headlined the FIFA Fan Festival in Los Angeles and performed a subsequent DJ set under her stage name Knolldoll at the Eleven nightclub in Miami.
The influencer, who holds an Instagram following of 2.9 million, has also been spotted at a Formula 1 race earlier this year and is scheduled to perform at the rooftop venue Lavelle in Toronto following Croatia's next match against Panama.
Custom Corset and Fan Reactions
Before Croatia's second match, Knoll spoke about her custom Croatian flag corset worn during the opening game, as reported by Daily Star Sport.
"This is my style, so I guess people already know me and know I always have my own style," said Knoll.
Knoll explained that the outfit required extensive preparation and received significant attention from spectators inside the stadium.
"The reaction was awesome!" said Knoll.
The entertainer noted that the atmosphere inside the venue remained highly supportive throughout the event.
"It was pretty intense [in the stadium], but everything was so positive," said Knoll.
She stated that she finalized the construction of her matchday attire during the early hours of the morning prior to kickoff.
"So I guess I killed it with that outfit," said Knoll.
Knoll added that completing the wardrobe piece required her to remain awake until approximately 3 a. m.
"It took me a while," said Knoll.
She concluded by explaining that managing fan interactions and posing for field photographers has become a standard part of her tournament experience.
"I was up until about 3am the night before the game finishing it!" said Knoll.
Knoll confirmed that this tournament marks her fourth World Cup appearance, allowing her to establish a familiar routine at major sporting events.
"[There were] many photos," said Knoll.
She noted that her established profile ensures consistent recognition throughout these international tournaments.
"You know how it goes," said Knoll.
Knoll indicated that her visibility at these events ensures she remains well-known among attendees.
"This is my fourth World Cup, so I'm very well known around all these events," said Knoll.
The model stated that she balances media obligations with supporting the national team during the matches.
"People come for photos," said Knoll.
Knoll explained that her typical matchday schedule involves collaborating with media professionals before kickoff.
"I do photos with photographers on the field, pose for them, and then enjoy the game," said Knoll.
The routine has become a standard practice for her across multiple international football tournaments.
"It's kind of routine for me now!" said Knoll.
