How does Russia's 2018 World Cup mascot compare to past editions?
A day after being selected as the official 2018 World Cup mascot, Zabivaka was introduced to the world.
Zabivaka, a wolf, edged out two other candidates – a tiger and a cat – for the right to become the official mascot for the marquee football tournament in Russia.
The process of choosing the Zabivaka saw Russian school children submit their ideas before the public voted for their favourite.
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Take a look behind the scenes as Zabivaka 🐺 the Official Mascot for the 2018 #WorldCup Russia 🇷🇺 was chosen!https://t.co/ToDB8gE230 pic.twitter.com/ZffvwBIsJD— FIFA World Cup (@FIFAWorldCup) October 22, 2016
Zabivaka will make its debut when the FIFA Confederations Cup kicks off in 2017.
But how does Zabivaka stack up against past World Cup mascots?
Here’s a look at some of the best and worst mascots throughout the competition’s history:
Best
World Cup Willie – England 1966
Footix – France 1998
Fuleco – Brazil 2014
Worst
Naranjito – Spain 1982
Ato, Kaz, and Nik – South Korea/Japan 2002
Absolute Worst
Ciao – Italy 1990
