Croatian model Ivana Knöll: World Cup stadium fame seeks new challenges

The 2022 Qatar football World Cup introduced the world to Croatian model Ivana Knöll, who was titled the world's most beautiful football fan. Four years later, the woman has expanded her activities far beyond the stadium stands.

The 2022 Qatar football World Cup offered fans plenty of excitement, both on the pitch and in the stands. Yet one face stood out in particular: Croatian model Ivana Knöll, who drew international attention with her appearance and earned the title of the world's most beautiful football fan.

From the stands to the world stage

Knöll did not remain merely a one-day sensation of the World Cup. Following the worldwide attention she gained during the Qatar tournament, she has successfully developed her career, expanding beyond modelling. The woman has been actively engaged on social media, where she has millions of followers, and has signed several partnerships with international brands.

This year's World Cup offers a new opportunity

Now that the 2026 football World Cup has moved to the US, Canada, and Mexico, many are curious whether Ivana Knöll will be back in the stands. The Croatian model has given her fans a hint that her passion for football has not faded and she does not intend to be a mere bystander at the biggest football tournament.