There is no better event than the FIFA World Cup for celebrating goals, culture, fanfare, and… prophecies, bets, and bizarre forecasts! Various animals have attempted to predict the outcome of World Cup games since the 2010 World Cup in South Africa. Gambling companies generally fear animals like Paul the Octopus (2010’s sensation with 12 correct predictions out of 14!) and Nelly the Elephant (who had 11 out of 13 game results correctly in 2014), at least until they miss and become absolute dream machines.
But what if we told you that in the 2022 version of the world cup tournament, the future of the competition that excites the world depends precisely on the appearance of the female fans of several teams from around the globe? Is the country that attracts attention because of what happens in the stands the one that will star on the pitch? Maybe the beauty of the ball fanatics will distract the attention of some talented footballers? Get the national teams with the most gorgeous and enchanting female fans at the FIFA World Cup.
Russia
The 2018 FIFA World Cup held in Russia was the first ever in Eastern Europe and the first to be hosted in Europe since 2006 in Germany. This explains why fans like this woman were enthusiastic about attending matches. No one can tell with certainty when such an event will come around again.
As she was cheering her team on, the Italians were heartbroken since their nation failed to qualify for the tournament for the first time since 1958. Meanwhile, Panama and Iceland were making their maiden competition appearances. Zimbabwe and Indonesia were barred by FIFA from participating in the qualification stages for various reasons.
Poland
The 2022 FIFA World Cup fever is at an all-time high, and it must have caught the Polish, who are looking forward to a better eighth appearance at the competition. Much like it was in Russia in 2018, expect the country’s female fans to turn out in large numbers as this girl did against Senegal.
Even though they left disappointed, they can have high hopes for a better outing in Qatar with talismanic Barcelona striker Robert Lewandowski leading the attacks. In any case, the central European state is capable of going further in the competition, having finished third twice before in 1974 and 1982.
Colombia
Attending soccer matches to support your team while entertaining yourself is one thing, but attracting the attention of a world-renowned singer is another level altogether. This Colombian woman’s smile was so pretty that she landed herself on huge websites, from CBS to Daily Mail.
She looks completely happy or perhaps a bit forgetful since she’s holding Colombia’s flag right before a Group G football match between Ghana and United States. This soccer fan, who may or may not be intentionally posing to get her picture, taken was at the Estadio das Dunas Stadium in Natal, Brazil, in 2014, when she was snapped.
Croatia
Since gaining independence in 1991, Croatia has grown as a world soccer powerhouse. It has appeared in five FIFA World Cups, starting with the 1998 tournament in France, where it finished third after beating the Netherlands 2-1. It’s not a wonder to see such beautiful girls rallying behind it and wishing it success.
This is a 2018 picture taken in Russia, where her nation made her proud by finishing second in the tournament, coming up short against France. With unrivaled consistency, perhaps second to Brazil, Croatia looks forward to going a step further in Qatar in 2022. The ageless Real Madrid midfield powerhouse Luka Modrić captains the team.
France
France is one of the six host countries to have won the World Cup at home, even though its second win came in Russia in 2018. While it’ll be looking forward to a successful defense of the trophy in Qatar in 2022, the largely mixed-race team will perhaps rely heavily on the fast-paced attacker and PSG forward Kylian Mbappé.
If this beautiful female fan makes her way to Qatar as she did in Russia, she’ll surely be hoping for the team to retain the silverware. She may not look forward to the drama Zinedine Zidane served in 2006 when he hit Italian Marco Materazzi on the chest.
Iceland
Iceland is one of the smallest countries in the world, with a population of 372,295 as of 2021, but it punches above its weight in football. In 2018, it made its maiden appearance at the World Cup held in Russia. It broke Trinidad and Tobago’s record of being the smallest country to go to the four-year competition.
This woman appeared in one of the nation’s group-stage matches, which included a 1-1 draw with Argentina. You heard it right, the soccer-powerful South American state did that! However, It didn’t make it out of the group after losing to Nigeria and Croatia. It also failed to qualify for the 2022 tournament.
Argentina
Apart from Brazil, only Argentina and Uruguay have won the World Cup in South America. They’re both on two, even though the Albicelestes has been to the quadrennial event 18 times compared to La Celeste’s 13 appearances. Both have a chance at getting close to the Samba boys in Qatar in 2022.
In 2014, this woman was among the throngs of supporters who turned up for their nation in a painful 1-0 extra-time loss to Germany. With probably his last chance at winning the coveted trophy, Lionel Messi will need to rally his troops to at least make him have one like the legendary Diego Maradona.
Paraguay
Paraguay is one of the few South American countries with less prowess on the world soccer stage, even though they’ve appeared at the tournament eight times. Its last participation came in South Africa in 2010, where this elated girl traveled with others to support the nation, leaving a slightly happy lot.
The Los Guaraníes posted their best performances at the showpiece, leaving Africa at the quarterfinal stage. It has since struggled to make it back to the international competition, even missing out on the Qatar 2022 showpiece. Perhaps proper strategies will get them back to the 48-team expanded competition in 2026.
Poland
In 1938, Poland made their maiden bow at the World Cup held in France, which was won by Italy after beating Hungary 4-2. Alongside Poland as debutants were Norway, the Dutch East Indies, and Cuba, which surprisingly went up to the quarterfinal stage.
This girl provided a picture-perfect poster for football lovers at the 2018 FIFA World Cup edition held in Russia. She was attending one of the Group H matches her beloved nation, Poland, was featured in, although it didn’t make it out of the group. We guess we should look out for her in Qatar in 2022 when the football showpiece kicks off in mid-November.
Sweden
Football players appreciate having their significant other at the stadium to spur them on when playing at major events. This happened to Christian Wilhelmsson, a Swedish midfielder at the 2018 World Cup in Russia. His stunner wife, Oksana Andersson (pictured) was in the stands to cheer him and his teammates on.
It probably worked since Sweden went up to the quarterfinal stage before losing 2-0 to England. The Blågult were unfortunate to be knocked out of the 2022 Qatar World Cup by a Robert Lewandowski-inspired Poland. For now, it can be content with 12 World Cup participations as it prepares for the next edition in four years’ time.
Russia
In 2018, Russia hosted the 21 st edition of the FIFA World Cup, won by France after beating Croatia by a 4-2 scoreline. The tournament spanned 11 cities, culminating with the finals at the 80,000-capacity Moscow-located Luzhniki Stadium. With an estimated one billion spectators watching the matches, this woman was proudly part of that number.
Russia, nicknamed “Sbornaya,” meaning “National Team,” showed their mettle by reaching the tournament’s quarter-final stage against all odds. It started with a 5-0 drubbing of Saudi Arabia and ended with a 2-2 draw with Croatia. They lost 4-3 on penalties to the Southeast European nation.
Colombia
For Colombians, the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar will be one to regret missing out on, but they’ll have to pick a side to support after the coffee-producing nation failed to qualify. Having previously participated in six World Cup events, the nation has developed into a football powerhouse, especially in South America.
While in Russia in 2018, the team failed to match its quarterfinal and an overall fifth-place finish in Brazil four years back. It was sad for Jessica Sterling (pictured), David Ospina’s wife, to see her goalkeeping husband and his teammates exit the competition at the round of 16 to England after penalty shootouts.
Mexico
Out of the 21 editions of the World Cup held so far, Mexico has participated in 16, with an impending 17th appearance in Qatar’s 2022 edition. The North American state has hosted the event twice, in 1970 and 1986, where it finished as a quarterfinalist on both occasions, its best performance yet.
The El Tri, meaning the tricolor, was in Russia in 2018, where this ecstatic girl was urging them on. It was a match against defending champion Germany that the team from the land of tacos won with a 1-0 scoreline. Unfortunately, Mexico is the team with the most World Cup losses, 27, since the competition began.
Poland
There’s just something about Polish female football fans blowing kisses whenever we spot them in the stadium. Perhaps that’s the best way they know how to express their love for the game and the team they support. This woman’s spirits were sky-high in Otkritie Arena in Russia in 2018.
Her beloved country was playing against Senegal in Group H’s first match. Although Poland lost 2-1, she enjoyed the day out and would be relieved to know that she can still travel to Qatar in 2022 to support them. Perhaps they could go all the way this time, having finished third twice.
Portugal
This hot Portuguese girl was spotted at the pulsating match between her nation and Spain in the 2018 World Cup held in Russia. She must have enjoyed herself maximally, given that Cristiano Ronaldo, the nation’s darling footballer, scored a hat-trick against the seasoned and much more experienced Spaniards.
Portugal made their World Cup bow in 1966 alongside South Korea and went all the way to finish third, their best performance yet. It, however, came close to matching that result in 2006 in Germany, where it finished fourth after losing 3-1 to the host. The southwestern European country will make its eighth World Cup appearance in Qatar in 2022.
Poland
As what has become the norm on this list, this female Polish fan decided to blow a kiss to one of the players on the pitch in a recurring theme. She attended one of the matches her nation was participating in at the 2018 Russia World Cup. We hope she comes to Qatar too!
Poland didn’t make it straight from European Qualification Group I, finishing second to England, its bogey team, but went through a play-off tie against Sweden, winning 2-0. Oddly enough, the team that finds World Cup qualification quite easy struggled with European Championship qualification for over 48 years until 2008.
Colombia
Colombia has been to six World Cup editions, narrowly missing out on the 2022 event in Qatar by finishing sixth in the 10-team CONMEBOL group qualification. The Los Cafeteros were in Russia in 2018, bowing out in the round of 16 to England in a 4-3 penalty shootout loss after finishing 1-1 in regular playing time.
This woman was captured proudly hoisting her coffee-producing nation’s flag at the Mordovia Arena during the match against Japan. Unfortunately for her and her peers, the team came up short, losing to Japan by a 2-1 score. The team’s best performance was a quarterfinal finish in 2014 in Brazil.
Russia
Who said only men are good soccer supporters and the best-dressed fans? This girl challenged that narrative in 2018 when she appeared in her queenly nature to show support for her much-loved Russian men’s football national team. She was one of the 3,031,768 fans who attended the World Cup event in Russia from start to finish.
While she was enthusiastic about her country’s performance, just like others, Russia came close to matching its best-ever performance in the competition. With its quarterfinal finish, the nation failed to match its 1966 World Cup outing, where it finished as the tournament’s fourth-ranked team.
Russia
One of the best ways to show love is by blowing a kiss, much like this woman did, perhaps to one of her most envied Russian players. Women don’t only add color and fun to the game; they’re passionate about the sport, like Natalya Nemchinova here at Russia vs. Saudi Arabia match in 2018.
This blonde brunette won many hearts with her continued appearances at her state’s matches, earning the title “World Cup’s sensual supporter.” It turns out her steamy actions weren’t out of place since she’s a popular adult film actress. Indeed, soccer has a unique way of bringing people together.
France
When these girls showed up to support France in Brazil during the 2014 World Cup, they probably had their priorities straighter than the team itself. Even though their nation bowed out at the quarterfinal stage, they got their prediction right for the match against Switzerland, which ended 5-2 in favor of the Les Blues.
In case they were spotted in Russia four years later, then they’re their country’s lucky charm, as it went to lift the coveted diadem against battle-hardened Croatia. With France making it to Qatar for the 2022 event, it’ll be hoping to slay the 2002 beast that saw them leave at the group stage as holders.
Brazil
The FIFA World Cup held in Russia in 2018 came with all manner of jerseys, with every fan out to prove a point that their nation was the best. These two Brazilian women tourists stood out in the stands when their team was facing Switzerland in a match that ended 1-1.
Brazil is one of the most decorated men’s national soccer teams worldwide, with five World Cup trophies to its name. These beauties may make an appearance at the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar, probably hoping for Brazil, the only participant to have played in all the tournaments, to add to their trophy haul.
Brazil
Whenever the FIFA World Cup comes around every four years, it’s almost certain that Brazil will be part of the tourney and not just that, billed as a favorite too. With such a huge soccer pedigree, the Samba Boys also come with a large fan base, including women.
Take this woman, for example. She attended Brazil vs. Switzerland match that finished 1-1 in the 2018 World Cup in Russia. She may be part of a history we don’t know of, but her beloved nation was part of the 1950 World Cup final against Uruguay in Maracanã with the largest recorded crowd to date.
Poland
Poland is a European soccer powerhouse that seems to always struggle when it comes to big events, even with a decent squad. In 2018, the “Biało-czerwoni, meaning the White and Red, made their seventh appearance at the four-year event and were pooled with Japan, Colombia, and Senegal in Group H.
This gorgeous girl turned up to show her support for her nation against Senegal in a match that Orły, “the Eagles,” lost 2-1. She at least has a second chance to support her country in Qatar in 2022, hoping for a better outing. Poland is pooled against South American soccer heavyweights Argentina, Mexico, and Saudi Arabia.
Senegal
African soccer fans are always known for their over-the-edge support of their nations or the game, so it’s surprising to see this woman gesturing graciously. It looks like something on the pitch caught her attention, probably a foul. She was among the group of Africans who went to Russia for the 2018 World Cup.
Unfortunately for her, Senegal didn’t put much of a fight on the pitch. The two-time World Cup competitors fell at the group stage, contrary to their quarterfinal finish in 2002. With the talismanic Sadio Mané of Bayern Munich leading the attack, the Lions of Teranga hope to improve in their Qatar outing in 2022.
Saudi Arabia
In 2022, Saudi Arabia is set to make its sixth appearance at the FIFA World Cup in Qatar. Since allowing its women to attend men’s soccer matches, the oil-rich state has seen its fair share of beautiful girls going to stadiums like this one.
She was among the Middle Eastern state’s supporters in Russia when their country lost to the host nation by a 5–0 scoreline in the tournament’s first match. The country’s best performance remains to reach Round 16 in the 1994 event. The kingdom has the unfortunate record of having its penalty saved by the tournament’s oldest player, Egypt’s goalkeeper Essam El Hadary.
Egypt
The 2018 FIFA World Cup held in Russia marked Egypt’s third appearance at the event, having participated in the 1934 and 1990 editions. This woman in the unique costume of the Pharaohs will surely cherish the memories, given that her country hasn’t qualified for the 2022 edition in Qatar.
In its three appearances at the tournament, the North African state has yet to win even a single match, drawing two and losing five. However, the oldest player to ever take to the World Cup field is the veteran Egyptian goalkeeper Essam El Hadary. The 40-year-old even saved a penalty against Saudi Arabia in 2018.
Russia
Many Russian fans proudly hoisted their flags high during the 2018 World Cup tournament in the country, including this happy woman. Given her expression, she was attending one of the state’s matches, which we suspect went well. This was Russia’s 11 th appearance at the competition, held every four years after a rigorous qualification process.
She was proud of her country’s flag, and cosmonauts unveiled the tournament’s brand identity and logo in space. It was an international space station broadcast at the Bolshoi Theater in Moscow’s capital. The launch was in line with the competition’s delightful “cosmic outer space exploration” theme.
France
In 2018, France blazed its way in Russia for a second World Cup trophy win in a competition that showed the extremely creative sides of fans worldwide. This queenly-looking spectator was filmed at the Kazan Arena in her traditional Russian headdress, waiting to watch the match between Australia and France.
This was the first Group C match, which proved a challenge to the European soccer heavyweight, only managing to escape with a 2-1 win. With the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar around the corner, Les Bleus, which has retained most of its 2018 winning squad, will strive to retain its gong.
Colombia
The world’s second-most biodiverse country, often voted one of the happiest nations of the globe, will be greatly missed in Qatar. When the soccer showpiece kicks off in November, football-loving Colombians will be glued to their TVs, unlike this girl, who had a field day in Russia in 2018.
This ecstatic Colombian fan may have been let down by her team that failed to beat Japan, but she left a lasting impression on us. A football bonanza is always a kicker for the South American nation, which finished third in the 1974 and 1982 World Cups held in West Germany and Spain, respectively.
Japan
In 2022, Japan is earmarked to make its seventh World Cup appearance in Qatar. The first Asian country to beat a South American side, Colombia, is full of cultural colors, as this girl showcased in Russia. The land of the rising sun is sure to bring another spectacle, hoping to better its three rounds of 16 finishes.
Although the Samurai Blue lost 3-2 to Belgium in the round of 16, Japanese fans warmed most hearts when they cleaned up after themselves after beating Colombia 2-1 in a group H match. The spectators had large trash bags in which they deposited the meticulously cleaned dirt from their stadium seats and rows.
Poland
In June 2018, these two girls were seen passionately blowing kisses while supporting their beloved Polish players when they took to the field in Russia. The match played at the Spartak Stadium in Moscow didn’t go as they had envisioned it, but it didn’t thaw their resolve.
The Polish would perhaps fancy their chances against Mexico and Saudi Arabia to proceed to the next round when the 2022 FIFA World Cup kicks off in Qatar. They’re also pooled with Argentina, which is coming with the talismanic seven-time Ballon d’Or winner Lionel Messi. It may be an uphill task, having lost to them six times in 11 meetings.
Iran
With its qualification for the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar, Iran will be making its sixth appearance at the quadrennial event. It’ll be hoping to improve on its previous five appearances, where it never made it past the group stages. In 2018, when appearing in Russia, the Arab nation’s fans caught the eye with their contrasting beauty and dress.
While this girl let it loose, unlike Muslim women, other girls were downright conservative with their hijabs on. She was attending the match against Spain, where her team lost 1-0. These pictures also featured prominently in Team Melli’s 1-0 win against Morocco and 1-1 draw against Portugal.
Brasil
Brasil is the name of Brazil but when written in Portuguese, so let’s not confuse the football powerhouse with another nation. When the nation hosted the 20 th edition of the FIFA World Cup in 2014, these were the scenes. While these women enjoyed the event, it was one to forget for their team.
The men’s national football teams’ quadrennial world championship saw Brasil finish fourth after losing 3-0 to the Netherlands. As if that wasn’t bad enough, the football-crazy nation was handed a humiliating 7-1 loss to Germany in the semi-final stage. The Bavarians went on to lift the diadem after beating Seleção’s neighbor, Argentina.
Croatia
In a world soccer presence that began with the likes of Davor Šuker, Croatia continues to impress many people across the globe. While they do their bit on the pitch, their supporters in the stands also come in color and with panache. This girl attended one of her nation’s games to add color and pomp to the occasion.
This small European nation of about 3.899 million as of 2021 even had its female leader, President Kolinda Grabar-Kitarovic, come down to Russia to support them. At the 2018 tournament, the nation had only two players ply their trade locally, while the rest were based abroad.
Tunisia
Even though Tunisia has been to five editions of the FIFA World Cup, the North African state hasn’t seen much success. It has won only two matches in the competition: against Mexico in 1978 and the 2018 debutants, Panama. This woman was among the lucky few to see their nation come away with a 2-0 win four years ago.
In their impending sixth appearance at the quadrennial event in Qatar in 2022, Tunisia aims to progress past the group stages for the first time. However, the nation has to wait with bated breath since FIFA has threatened to ban it due to looming government interference in sports management.
Brasil
The “Canarihno” or simply “Little Canary,” as Brasil is famously known for their unmistakable bright yellow jerseys, hosted the 2014 FIFA World Cup with great aplomb. Elated crowds attended many matches, including this visibly happy woman who attended the Italy 2-1 win over England match, even though her nation didn’t fare that well.
Despite her nation not playing, she took advantage of the match taking place in her hometown of Manaus. Arena da Amazônia, built on the former site of the Vivaldão stadium, hosted four matches during the tournament. The nation used 12 stadiums for the event—seven built from scratch and five renovated.
Colombia
Trust Colombia to have decorated stands whenever it plays, like this gorgeous girl who showed up to support her nation at the 2018 World Cup held in Russia. She probably stuck through the tournament to see France win it, or she left when Colombia got eliminated by England in the round of 16.
Interestingly, the 2018 tournament will remain the last event of Colombia’s World Cup participation for the next eight years, as it failed to qualify for the 2022 event in Qatar. In the Russian-held competition, Daniel Arzani was the youngest player to take the field at 19 years old, representing Australia.
Germany
Germany, a country in central Europe, is a football powerhouse in the world. It’s considered one of the most successful states ever in the game, with four World Cup wins, a Confederations Cup, and three European Championships. In 2014, they landed in Brazil as one of the favorites to win the showpiece.
Indeed, with such devoted female fans painting their faces with the nation’s flag to show where their allegiance lies, how could it not have won? Although the country had a catastrophic defense of its trophy in Russia in 2018, the 2022 Qatar event presents it with another shot at excellence.
Brasil
It’s not a wonder that this nation keeps popping up on this list, thanks to its rich history in world football and especially World Cup editions. This is Marcella Guevara, a staunch Brasil supporter, following the match between the South American nation and Croatia on TV. She was filmed at Miami’s Kukaramakara cafe block party in June 2014.
The 2014 FIFA World Cup, hosted by Brasil, was one of the six never to be won by the hosting country. In total, host countries have won six World Cups out of 21 editions, with South Africa being the only host nation never to go past group stages.
Italy
Like Germany, Italy has four World Cup trophies, just one behind Brazil. Unlike their European counterparts, who have a chance at equaling that number in 2022 in Qatar, the Gli Azzurri failed to make it to the showpiece. Actually, Italy’s last World Cup appearance came in 2014 in Brazil, where it failed to make it out of the group stage.
So much for a world soccer powerhouse with passionate fans like this girl, who kept cheering them on at one of their ill-fated matches. With proper preparation, the team would have probably enjoyed the tournament that saw the introduction of goal-line technology.
Mexico
As it waits to make its 17 th appearance in the FIFA World Cup in Qatar in 2022, Mexico will surely be looking forward to bettering its competition’s 16-win and 14-draw results. In fact, the El Tri may strive to better its quarterfinal finishes of 1970 and 1986.
To do that, it must overcome the tug of being the team with the most losses in the contest at 27. In case this girl travels to Qatar, she should expect the weather to be hotter than it was here in Brazil when she attended Mexico’s match against Brazil in 2014. The game ended with a 0-0 scoreline.
Iran
Expect to see such scenes in Qatar in 2022, as Iran will probably have many female fans coming in to support it, given its proximity (510 miles by air) to the hosting nation. Having been permitted to watch matches in stadiums in 2022, Iranian women have taken to the sport, never afraid to show where their allegiances lie.
This woman was pictured outside Baixada Arena in Curitiba, Brazil, in 2014 for that year’s competition, just before her nation took on African giants Nigeria with a 0-0 scoreline. Unlike in Russia in 2018, most Iranian women in Brazil didn’t dress controversially, unexpected for a Muslim woman, and kept it noble.
France
The message was quite clear on this girl’s jersey for the French soccer team to follow and deliver results at the 2014 World Cup held in Brazil. “Rein n’est impossible” translates to “nothing is impossible,” a message that pushed France to the quarterfinal stage before bowing out to Germany in a hard-fought 1-0 loss.
However, the message proved inspirational in 2018 when Les Blues slayed their four years ago beast to carry the desired gong home. Most of the players in their prime, including the coach featured in Russia, will still do business for France with the expectation of coming back victorious.
Spain
In 2010, Spain, represented by a golden team of talented stars, took home the coveted World Cup trophy from South Africa. However, like what seems to be the trend with most defending champions, it utterly disappointed its fans, including this stunning girl in Brazil four years later. It bowed out of the competition at the group stage.
Since it no longer has the holder’s tag, the “La Furia Roja,” meaning the Red Fury may, after all, bring their hunger to Qatar in 2022. Tied only with England for one win, Spain would definitely be striving to join Argentina, France, and Uruguay on two wins.
Saudi Arabia
When Saudi Arabia permitted its women to travel abroad to watch the FIFA World Cup in 2018, this girl was one of the fortunate ones to make the journey. The first time Saudi Arabian women were allowed to watch and support men playing soccer was in a UAE stadium in January of the same year.
Unfortunately, this woman left the stadium disappointed after her team’s valiant efforts against Egypt ended in a 2-1 scoreline loss. At worst, the Middle Eastern state, making its fifth appearance at the event, couldn’t go past the group stage as it went on to lose heavily to Uruguay and the tournament’s host Russia.
