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From a chili pepper to a pant-less lion, the best (and worst) World Cup mascots of all time

Which character design takes the trophy for the best World Cup branding?

Creative Bloq · Jul 3

Peruvian cops dressed as World Cup mascots to arrest an accused drug dealer during Mexico versus South Africa

Peruvian cops used the match as cover.

We Got This Covered · Jun 15

Clutch time: Canadian and US World Cup mascots feature in Peruvian drugs raid

Clutch the Bald Eagle and Maple the Moose – the mascots for the United States and Canada respectively at this year’s World Cup – starred in a drugs bust

The Guardian - US · Jun 13

Jason Bateman's Kids Normally Don't Like His Movies, But They Had The Sweetest Reactions To Zootopia 2

The Nick Wilde voice actor got a lot of love from his family over the sequel.

Cinemablend · Nov 29, 2025

Playable World Cup 2026 mascots are a winning innovation

The 3D character designs aren't as "basic" people think.

Creative Bloq · Sep 27, 2025

FIFA Reveals 2026 World Cup Mascot Names for Three Host Nations

Mexico, Canada and the United States will all have a unique mascot for next summer’s World Cup.

Sports Illustrated · Sep 24, 2025

How I avoided postpartum pet aversion

New parents can often develop negative feelings towards their pets in the early days – here’s how to keep those feelings at bay

PetsRadar · Sep 19, 2025

All the buzz: US dog helps researchers identify bacteria that harms honeybees

Maple, a springer spaniel, is part of a project at a Michigan university focused on risk factors affecting the bees’ health

The Guardian - US · Aug 12, 2025

Former K-9 Maple is busy as a bee sniffing out threats to Michigan State University colonies

Researchers at a Michigan State University facility dedicated to protecting honey bees are enlisting a four-legged ally to sniff out danger to the prized pollinators

The Independent UK · Aug 11, 2025

One Tech Tip: No more lost cats and dogs. Use tech to track your pet

If your cat likes to prowl outdoors for long stretches, or your dog has a tendency to run off, it can be distressing when they don’t return as expected

The Independent UK · Jun 19, 2025