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Published 16:21 18 Jun 2026 GMT
'World Cup's hottest fan' sparks controversy with see-through outfit during England game
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The 'World Cup's hottest fan' has once again found herself at the centre of attention after arriving at Croatia's World Cup clash against England in a daring outfit.
The Croatian influencer has become famous for her eye-catching appearances at major football tournaments.
Ahead of Wednesday's (June 17) match, the 33-year-old posed in the stands wearing a red-and-white checkered top in support of Croatia that left little to the imagination.
Knoll shared pictures of her risque look on Instagram alongside the caption: "CROATIA let's gooo."
The outfit quickly sparked reactions from fans, with many flooding the comments section to praise the model.
One follower called her "Wonder Woman," while another wrote: "You've done it again." A third shared: "You look beautiful," while a fourth added: "She knew she was going to have to top her old fits."
A fifth user said: "I missed you, last World Cup was when I came across your page and have been a fan."
Social media star shot to fame during Qatar World Cup
Knoll, who was once crowned Miss Croatia, first gained international attention during the 2022 World Cup in Qatar, where her Croatia-themed outfits regularly went viral.
Her popularity exploded throughout the tournament, helping her build an audience of nearly three million followers on Instagram.
The model later claimed that some soccer players even proposed marriage after seeing her at matches.
Despite the attention, she insisted she was simply trying to enjoy the atmosphere and support her team, and also shut down suggestions that she was looking for romance while attending games.
"I am not interested in meeting with anybody here. My intention is to make people smile, that is all," she told the Daily Mail.
The influencer also told the outlet that she was surprised by some of the assumptions people made about her because of her outfits.
"I am only having fun with everybody," she said. "I suppose people like me because I am good-looking."
Fame has also brought unexpected challenges
While Knoll says she enjoys interacting with supporters, she admitted that the attention she receives at matches can sometimes create awkward situations.
"The fans I meet everywhere love me," she said. "But when I go to matches now, my friends won't sit with me and move away to other seats because of the cameras."
Even so, she continues to be one of the most recognizable supporters in world soccer.