Gabriela Moura, from Kentucky Derby drama to bikini runway, is a name to watch if Brazil advances in World Cup

Influencer Gabriela Moura made her World Cup debut on Saturday as her home country of Brazil took on Morocco. With a following of nearly 12 million on TikTok, she's evidently a big deal. Sorry for not being more up-to-date on all the stars on the app, but I'm old-fashioned and prefer Instagram.

Brazil started off the Group Stage portion of the tournament with a 1-1 tie in New Jersey at MetLife Stadium. Not exactly the strong start they were hoping for, but as with every World Cup, thankfully the action isn’t limited to what happens on the field.

Moura, who is used to attention finding her after going viral at last year’s Kentucky Derby when she was on the receiving end of claims that she wore inappropriate and revealing attire to Churchill Downs, didn’t go unnoticed supporting Brazil.

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Since her derby dust-up over what turned out to be big boob girl struggles, she’s been seen on the Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show runway, done a Sports Illustrated Swimsuit photo shoot, and hit the SI runway during Miami Swim Week.

That has led some to label her "Brazil’s sexiest fan." I’m not going to go that far. Brazil has a ton of competition as far as attractive fans are concerned. I will, however, say that if Brazil advances she’ll be someone to keep an eye on.

I'd be very surprised if Gabriela Moura wasn’t in the stands again during this World Cup for another chance to support the country she left at just 17 when she moved to the U.S. to pursue a fashion industry career.

If she was able to turn her social media success and viral attention from the Kentucky Derby into runway appearances and an SI Swimsuit debut, who knows where she can take World Cup attention?