Ivana Knoll, the former Miss Croatia who has long been dubbed the “sexiest World Cup fan,” drew attention again at the 2026 World Cup when she appeared in a revealing outfit for Croatia’s match against England in Dallas. She said the red, white and blue corset she wore was a personal project she made herself.
Speaking to the Daily Star, Knoll said many people asked her about the corset because she had sewn it on her own. “It’s my style,” she said. “People already know me and know that I always have my own style. The reactions were amazing.” She added that she worked until about 3 a.m. the night before the match to finish it, and described the stadium atmosphere as “crazy” but positive. “I think I nailed this look,” she said.
Knoll, 33, also said she usually makes her final clothing choice at the last minute, despite preparing ideas in advance. “I do everything according to how I feel that day,” she said. “Sometimes I prepare something in advance and then change my mind completely. About 15 minutes before I leave the house I decide what I’ll wear to the game.”
The Croatian model joked that England fans should feel especially complimented, saying she made the outfit specifically for the match against “the biggest team we faced in the group stage.” She said it was her best look of the tournament so far, but hinted that more is coming later in the competition. “There will be some more interesting outfits,” she said, adding that this is already her fourth World Cup and that she is now used to posing for fans and photographers before enjoying the match.
