AI Illustration Prompt Tutorial: Create World Cup Fan Photos from a Single Selfie in Multiple Countries

Final Result

The AI will preserve the subject’s facial features, face shape, hairstyle, and identity from the reference photo, while replacing the national team jersey, flag, cheering colors, fan group, and World Cup stadium setting to generate a fan photo with the sports documentary photography aesthetic.

Once you’ve completed a version for one country, simply modify the country name and corresponding visual elements in the prompt to generate versions for other countries.

Generation Process

Step 1: Open an AI image-generation tool

Open PixPix or another AI tool that supports generating images from reference photos, and create a new image-generation task.

Step 2: Upload a personal selfie

Upload a clear, front-facing selfie of the person. Recommended reference photo guidelines:

a single-person frontal photo;
with unobstructed facial features;
natural lighting and a clear face;
without heavy retouching or filters;
with a simple background whenever possible.

Step 3: Select the image mode

Switch to either standard image generation mode or reference-based generation mode, using your uploaded photo as a reference for the subject’s identity.

Reference settings in the video frame:

model: GPT Image 2;
generation mode: Auto;
number of generated images: 1 张;
image aspect ratio: 3:4—as per the specified dimensions.

Step 4: Enter the prompt

Paste the full “Argentine version prompt” below, enclosed in tags.

Step 5: Set the image size

Set the aspect ratio to 3:4—ideal for Xiaohongshu posts, vertical cover images, and portrait photography.

Step 6: Click Generate

Submit the generation request and wait for the AI to produce the fan‑support photo. After completion, verify:

subject: whether the person depicted in matches the reference photo;
facial features: whether the features, face shape, and hairstyle remain consistent with those in ;
National Elements: Whether the national team jersey and national elements are correct;
Character Integration: Whether the character is naturally integrated into the audience seating area;
Body Details: Whether the hands, limbs, and clothing appear natural;
Environmental Effects: Whether the stadium, crowd, flags, and lighting effects look realistic.

Step Seven: Generate Versions for Other Countries

Copy the prompt, replace “Argentina” along with its corresponding flag, jersey, and team colors with the target country, then click generate again.

The complete prompt for the Argentina version in the video

Transform the person in the uploaded photo into an Argentine team fan at a World Cup match, maintaining their original facial features, face shape, hairstyle, and identity. The individual wears the official Argentine national team jersey, naturally seated or standing among the packed stands of a large football stadium, watching the game alongside other fans supporting Argentina.
The background depicts authentic stadium seating, dense crowds, Argentine flags, cheering scarves, the blue-and-white team color scheme, and the lively atmosphere of match day. The figure blends seamlessly into the crowd, with genuine expressions and vivid interactions, as if captured by a professional sports photographer at the scene.
Adopting a realistic sports documentary photography style—authentic lighting, shallow depth of field, natural fabric folds, delicate skin texture, cinematic color grading, and high‑detail rendering—the image conveys realism and immersive presence, rendered in 8K ultra‑high definition.

Universal Prompt for Multiple Countries

Transform the person in the uploaded photo into a fan of the [Country] national team at a World Cup match, preserving their original facial features, face shape, hairstyle, and identity. The individual wears the official jersey of the [Country] national team, naturally seated or standing among the packed stands of a large football stadium, watching the game alongside fellow supporters of that national team.
The background showcases authentic stadium seating, dense crowds, the [Country] flag, cheering scarves, the team’s signature color scheme, and the vibrant atmosphere of match day. The figure blends naturally into the crowd, displaying genuine expressions and lively interactions, as if photographed on-site by a professional sports photographer.
Employing a realistic sports documentary photography style—with authentic lighting, shallow depth of field, natural fabric folds, delicate skin texture, cinematic color grading, and high‑detail rendering—the image delivers realism and immersion, presented in 8K ultra‑high definition.

Reference for Replacing National Elements

Country	Jersey and Team Color Scheme	Environmental Elements
Argentina	Blue-and-white striped jersey, sky blue and white	Argentine flag, blue-and-white scarf
England	White jersey, red-white-blue color scheme	English flag, white-red scarf
Netherlands	Orange jersey, orange-and-black color scheme	Dutch flag, orange scarf
South Korea	Red jersey, red-blue-white color scheme	South Korean flag, scarf with Taeguk elements
Brazil	Yellow jersey, green-yellow-blue color scheme	Brazilian flag, green-and-yellow scarf
France	Dark blue jersey, blue-white-red color scheme	French flag, blue-white-red scarf

Additional terms to enhance generation stability

Prevent facial distortion of characters

Strictly maintain the identity, facial proportions, face shape, eyes, nose, mouth, and hairstyle as depicted in the reference photo, without altering the character’s age or personal distinguishing features.

Control character composition

Close-up shot from the chest up, with the camera positioned close to the subject, ensuring a clear facial view and placing the main subject prominently within the frame.

Prevent hand anomalies

Hands should exhibit natural movements, with correct finger counts and clear structure, avoiding extra fingers or deformed limbs.