It is a tradition to introduce unique Mascots at every FIFA World Cup. World Cup Willie lion the first mascot started the trend in England in 1966. Then each FIFA World Cup had its mascot and all of them are still living in our memory. The mascot of the World Cup represents the culture of the host nation. These playful mascots are different, unique, creative with full of fun. So, let’s go through these fascinating mascots over the years.
1966 England – World Cup Willie (lion)
1970 Mexico – Juanito (boy)
1974 West Germany – Tip and Tap (two boys) Mascot
1978 Argentina – Gauchito (footballer)
1982 Spain – Naranjito (Orange)
1986 Mexico – Pique (hot Pepper)
1990 Italy – Ciao (Stick figure player)
1994 USA – Striker (Dog)
1998 France – Footix (Cockerel)
2002 Korea/Japan – Spheriks- Ato, Kaz and Nik (energy)
2006 Germany – Goleo VI (lion)
2010 South Africa – Zakumi (leopard)
2014 Brazil – Fuleco (Three-banded armadillo)
2018 Russia – Zabivaka (Wolf)
2022 Qatar – La’eeb
