By: Pat O'Brien
A Look Back at the World Cup Mascots of Yesteryear
World Cup mascots like this year’s Fuleco the Armadillo lead a fleeting life. In the spotlight for a moment only to be just as quickly forgotten. We’re happy to help spark your memory with a look back at some of the lesser-known World Cup mascots of the past.
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Illustrations By: James Olstein, Pat O'Brien, Jesse Benjamin, Brian Taylor, Kevin Alvir, Brad Jonas, David Kantrowitz, and Ken Garduno