Brazilian Three-banded Armadillo - 2014 World Cup Mascot

2014 World Cup Mascot

In March of 2012, the Brazilian weekly, Veja, reported the three-banded armadillo would be the official mascot for the 2014 World Cup hosted by Brazil. Official announcement came in September 2012.

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