Every FIFA World Cup tournament that has been held in the past has had an official mascot. FIFA is an international Soccer competition held after a four-year interval. The qualifying matches are held during the three years that precede each tournament.
In the final phase of the tournament or the World Cup Finals are held in a host country name by FIFA and allow a maximum of 32 national football teams to participate and compete for the trophy.
FIFA Mascots represent some national characteristic of the host country. For example World Cup Willie the first FIFA Mascot was a lion sporting a jersey with the Union Jack on it.
FIFA Mascots are cartoons that act as the emblem of the World Cup finals. These mascots are designed to woo children and teenagers towards the game. Fifa Mascots play an important role in marketing and advertising of numerous merchandises.
Some FIFA Mascots:
Juanito - for the Mexico 1970 World Cup
Tip and Tap - for the West Germany 1974 World Cup
Gauchito - for the Argentina 1978 World Cup
Naranjito- for the Spain 1982 World Cup Finals
Pique- for the Mexico 1986 World Cup
Ciao - for the Italy 1990 FIFA World Cup
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