Croatian World Cup Fan Ivona Nole Launches DJ Career After Viral Fame

Ivona Nole, known globally as the "sexiest fan of the World Cup" and a former Miss Croatia, is building a new career as a DJ under the stage name KnollDoll. Hours after performing at the official after-party for the England vs. Croatia match in Dallas, she described the experience as the fulfillment of her biggest dream. The sold-out event marked her first Dallas show and official post-match party, where she played beyond the scheduled end time and performed her World Cup anthem "We Are The People" as part of her initial U.S. tour.

Nole emphasized that her new career is the result of three years of hard work, stating, "This is the first time in my life I am doing something I truly wanted to do, something I love beyond football and supporting Croatia." Since rising to fame during the 2022 World Cup, she has performed alongside David Guetta, played at Madison Square Garden in New York, and appeared at the Canadian Grand Prix in Montreal.

Her ultimate goal has always been to perform at the World Cup itself, a dream she realized at the official FIFA fan festival in Los Angeles before over 40,000 spectators. Looking ahead, she aims to perform at the World Cup opening or closing ceremonies. Currently, she is focused on her U.S. tour but plans to return to Europe later this summer to perform at festivals, including a major one in Germany in September.