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Related information on mascots of previous World Cups

Mascots of previous World Cups: Mascots are indispensable in the World Cup, and they are also a beautiful sight. It represents the culture and customs of many host countries. Let us get to know the mascots in the history of the World Cup one by one.

The mascot of the 2010 World Cup in South Africa "Zakumi"

The mascot of the 2010 World Cup in South Africa "Zakumi"

This mascot fully embodies the characteristics of Africa and the host country South Africa. Regional characteristics. The cheetah, full of speed and power, is fully in line with the characteristics of the World Cup, and the name of the mascot is also related to South Africa. "ZA" is the nickname of South Africa, and "kumi" means "10" in various indigenous languages ??in Africa. No. 10 happens to be the favorite number of football stars on the court. In addition, Zakumi's hair is dyed green. Not only is the football field green, but green is also found in the South African flag.

The first World Cup mascot: "Willy" from the 1966 World Cup in England

The first World Cup mascot: "Willy" from the 1966 World Cup in England

The 8th World Cup was held in England in 1966. The organizers launched the first mascot in the history of the World Cup - "Willy". It is a human-shaped lion that plays a football the same size as itself. Once "Willy" was launched, it was immediately loved by fans from all over the world, and the mascot has since been adopted by World Cup organizers. The origin of the idea of ??"Willy" is now unknown, but because it is the first mascot in the history of the World Cup, many people remember him.

The mascot of the 1970 Mexico World Cup: Juanito

The mascot of the 1970 Mexico World Cup: Juanito

In 1970, the ninth World Cup was held in Mexico, and a mascot named "Juanite" was launched. This is an image of a boy wearing a traditional Mexican straw hat and shorts, with his belly button exposed and a big football in his arms.

The mascots of the 1974 World Cup in Germany: the two boys Tip and Tap (tip and tap)

The mascots of the 1974 World Cup in Germany: the two boys Tip and Tap ( tip and tap)

It is rare in the history of World Cup mascots to use human beings. The names of the two boys are Tip and Tap. One of the two big boys is holding the ball in his hand, and the other is waving in welcome. Visitors, so some people also jokingly called these two silly boys with rosy cheeks 'Kip' and 'Tap'.

Argentina’s mascot in 1978: Gauchito

Argentina’s mascot in 1978: Gauchito

Argentina in 1974 The mascot of the World Cup hosted by the World Cup also uses people as its image. A little boy Gauchetto wearing an Argentina jersey is happily throwing the ball. The mascot designed by the Argentine is naughty and proud, well-behaved and cute.

1982 Spanish mascot: orange Naranjito (Naranjito)

1982 Spanish mascot: orange Naranjito (Naranjito)

No Knowing that Spanish people particularly like oranges, they launched a unique mascot for the 1982 World Cup in Spain. They used an orange, painted a lively smiling face, and made a pair of small hands holding Football welcomes people.

Mexican mascot in 1986: Pique

Mexican mascot in 1986: Pique

Mexican peppers are very famous, so When the 1986 World Cup was held there, the Mexicans designed a mascot with the image of a chili pepper named Pique. Little Pique wears a traditional Mexican big hat and a special Mexican beard. Although the image is a bit weird, it is very novel.

The Italian mascot of 1990: the line-block football player Ciao

The Italian mascot of 1990: the line-block football player Ciao

The theme song of the 1990 Italy World Cup has always been remembered, but their mascot is also very unique.

It has a very Italian name: Gio, and the idea is a football player with a block of lines. Now it looks somewhat similar to the emblem of our Beijing Olympics.

The mascot of the 1994 World Cup in the United States: Striker

The mascot of the 1994 World Cup in the United States: Striker

Americans love it Animals are also famous. In the 1994 World Cup, their mascot was a puppy, Striker. He wore a red and white jersey, blue shorts and red and white striped socks that represented the colors of the American flag. He held a black and white puppy in his arms. Alternate football. But the dog they designed looks a bit too serious.

The mascot of the 1998 World Cup in France: Footix the rooster

The mascot of the 1998 World Cup in France: Footix the rooster

Anyone who knows French history knows that the ancestors of the French are Gauls. In Latin, "Gaul" means "rooster". The historical relationship between France and Gallic chicken can even be traced back to the ancient Roman period 2,000 years ago. The French generally regard the Gallic chicken as a symbol of bravery. So at the 1998 World Cup held in France, the French mascot was a rooster named Foticus. Although this rooster doesn't look like anything extraordinary, it "blessed" the French to finally win the World Cup championship held on home soil, creating French history.

The mascot of the 2002 World Cup in South Korea and Japan: Atmo the elf

The mascot of the 2002 World Cup in South Korea and Japan: Atmo the elf

The mascot of the 02 World Cup in South Korea and Japan is the elf Spheriks, but not many people like this mascot. The mascots have changed the past image of anthropomorphizing animals. They are three elves called "Atmo" from outer space, one big and two small. Although this mascot is considered by South Korea and Japan to be created using high technology, it is full of fantasy, lively and interesting, and takes into account various cultures. However, the sales situation was not optimistic. Later, it was rumored that the company responsible for selling the 2002 Korea-Japan World Cup mascots went bankrupt because of this!

Mascot of the 2006 World Cup in Germany: GOLEO VI the lion

Mascot of the 2006 World Cup in Germany: GOLEO VI the lion

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The Germans chose the lion as their mascot again after the 1966 World Cup in England. Of course, this lion is a real lion, not the half-human, half-lion image of the British. The name "Go Leo VI" comes from the fact that when the little lion was playing football on the court, its father would shout from the sidelines: Go forward! Leo, move forward! In addition, the word Leo in English represents the constellation of Leo in astronomy. The latter number was added later by FIFA, indicating that this is the sixth mascot in the history of the World Cup.