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Top 8 coolest FIFA World Cup mascots

Updated On: 03 June, 2018 07:15 AM IST |

Posing as a symbol of luck for their country, mascots bring a new surge of excitement to the tournament. As we the FIFA World Cup month begins, we bring you eight of the finest mascots in the FIFA World Cup. (All Pics/ AFP)

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Brazil 2014: Fuleco An armadillo who sports a on white t-shirt with the words Brazil 2014' and green shorts. His name is a combination of Futebol (football) and Ecologia (ecology).

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Brazil 2014: Fuleco An armadillo who sports a on white t-shirt with the words Brazil 2014' and green shorts. His name is a combination of Futebol (football) and Ecologia (ecology).

Brazil 2014: Fuleco An armadillo who sports a on white t-shirt with the words Brazil 2014' and green shorts. His name is a combination of Futebol (football) and Ecologia (ecology).

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Brazil 2014: Fuleco An armadillo who sports a on white t-shirt with the words Brazil 2014' and green shorts. His name is a combination of Futebol (football) and Ecologia (ecology).

South Africa 2010: Zakumi A South African leopard with green hair representing the national colours and a t-shirt saying South Africa 2010'. His name ZA comes from South Africa and Kumi that means ten'.

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South Africa 2010: Zakumi A South African leopard with green hair representing the national colours and a t-shirt saying South Africa 2010'. His name ZA comes from South Africa and Kumi that means ten'.

South Africa 2010: Zakumi A South African leopard with green hair representing the national colours and a t-shirt saying South Africa 2010'. His name ZA comes from South Africa and Kumi that means ten'.

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South Africa 2010: Zakumi A South African leopard with green hair representing the national colours and a t-shirt saying South Africa 2010'. His name ZA comes from South Africa and Kumi that means ten'.

Germany 2006: Goleo - A lion with a jersey reading 06' whose name is a combination of the words Goal' and Leo' which means lion

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Germany 2006: Goleo - A lion with a jersey reading 06' whose name is a combination of the words Goal' and Leo' which means lion

Germany 2006: Goleo - A lion with a jersey reading 06' whose name is a combination of the words Goal' and Leo' which means lion

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Germany 2006: Goleo - A lion with a jersey reading 06' whose name is a combination of the words Goal' and Leo' which means lion

France 1998: Footix A rooster with the worlds France 98' on his chest whose body is mostly blue. His name is a combination of the words football and ix' derived from the popular character Asterix.

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France 1998: Footix A rooster with the worlds France 98' on his chest whose body is mostly blue. His name is a combination of the words football and ix' derived from the popular character Asterix.

France 1998: Footix A rooster with the worlds France 98' on his chest whose body is mostly blue. His name is a combination of the words football and ix' derived from the popular character Asterix.

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France 1998: Footix A rooster with the worlds France 98' on his chest whose body is mostly blue. His name is a combination of the words football and ix' derived from the popular character Asterix.

South Korea/ Japan 2002: Ato, Kaz and Nik Computer generated creatures who sport the colours orange, purple and blue respectively. Ato plays the role of the coach while Kaz and Nik are footballers.

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South Korea/ Japan 2002: Ato, Kaz and Nik Computer generated creatures who sport the colours orange, purple and blue respectively. Ato plays the role of the coach while Kaz and Nik are footballers.

South Korea/ Japan 2002: Ato, Kaz and Nik Computer generated creatures who sport the colours orange, purple and blue respectively. Ato plays the role of the coach while Kaz and Nik are footballers.

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South Korea/ Japan 2002: Ato, Kaz and Nik Computer generated creatures who sport the colours orange, purple and blue respectively. Ato plays the role of the coach while Kaz and Nik are footballers.

United States 1994: Striker Known as the world cup pup', he wears a red, white and blue uniform and has the words' USA 94' printed.

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United States 1994: Striker Known as the world cup pup', he wears a red, white and blue uniform and has the words' USA 94' printed.

United States 1994: Striker Known as the world cup pup', he wears a red, white and blue uniform and has the words' USA 94' printed.

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United States 1994: Striker Known as the world cup pup', he wears a red, white and blue uniform and has the words' USA 94' printed.

Mexico 1986: Pique A jalapeno peppered animated character whose name comes from picante' which means spicy pepper.

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Mexico 1986: Pique A jalapeno peppered animated character whose name comes from picante' which means spicy pepper.

Mexico 1986: Pique A jalapeno peppered animated character whose name comes from picante' which means spicy pepper.

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Mexico 1986: Pique A jalapeno peppered animated character whose name comes from picante' which means spicy pepper.

England 1966: Willie A lion with a jersey that sports the union flag and has the words World Cup' on it

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England 1966: Willie A lion with a jersey that sports the union flag and has the words World Cup' on it

England 1966: Willie A lion with a jersey that sports the union flag and has the words World Cup' on it

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England 1966: Willie A lion with a jersey that sports the union flag and has the words World Cup' on it

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