Despite the disappointing result, Ivana Knoll was Croatia’s ‘only bright spot’ in the World Cup semi-final match

Croatian model Ivana Knoll arrived at the World Cup semi-final on Tuesday, where Croatia faced Argentina.

Knoll, 30, has caused a stir around Qatar throughout the tournament with her extravagant outfits, which clash with the country’s more conservative approach to women’s clothing.

This led to rumors that she would be barred from entering Lusail Stadium for the semi-final match – something that did not happen, as she was photographed in the stands a full hour before the 10:00 p.m. kickoff in Qatar’s second-largest city.

Ivana Knoll at the Croatia-Argentina semi-final (Photo: Richard Sellers/Getty Images)

She stood out in a red outfit and an oversized hat, as she and her fellow fans enjoyed the atmosphere ahead of a much-anticipated semi-final.

Knoll, a former finalist in the Miss Croatia 2016 pageant, was seen blowing kisses and posing with a Mexican fan.

Ivana Knoll at the Croatia-Argentina semi-final (Photo: Ian MacNicol/Getty Images)

Ahead of Croatia’s World Cup quarter-final against Brazil on Friday, stadium security tried to stop Knoll from posing for photos with fans – something they do not seem to have tried this time.

Some people in Qatar had previously claimed that people were only cheering for the Croatian fan because they disapproved of the way she dressed, rather than seeing their photos with her as a sign of admiration for the 30-year-old.

Ivana Knoll at the Croatia-Argentina semi-final (Photo: Richard Sellers/Getty Images)

Qatar’s usual dress code laws encourage women to cover their shoulders, while the beautiful Knoll’s shoulders are exposed at Lusail Stadium.

The Croatian has now amassed over 2.5 million Instagram followers as a result of her antics in Qatar, attracting fans around the world for her stance and unwavering support for Luka Modrić’s Croatia.

Ivana Knoll at the Croatia-Argentina semi-final (Photo: Richard Sellers/Getty Images)

Croatia ultimately lost its semi-final match against Argentina by a score of 3-0.

They will now fight for third place against one of the losers of the Morocco-France match, giving football fans another chance to see her in the stands, cheering on her country as it competes for third place. /Telegrafi/

Ivana Knoll at the Croatia-Argentina semi-final (Photo: Ian MacNicol/Getty Images)

Ivana Knoll at the Croatia-Argentina semi-final (Photo: Goran Stanzl/Pixsell/MB Media/Getty Images)

Ivana Knoll at the Croatia-Argentina semi-final (Photo: Ercin Erturk/Anadolu Agency via Getty Images)

Ivana Knoll at the Croatia-Argentina semi-final (Photo: Tom Weller/picture alliance via Getty Images)