Multiple choice general knowledge sports

Which would be the current mascot for the Fifa World Cup 2010 to held in South Africa?

  1. Goleo

  2. Footix

  3. Zakumi

  4. Striker
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Explanation

Zakumi was the official mascot for the 2010 FIFA World Cup in South Africa. The name is a portmanteau of 'ZA' (ISO code for South Africa) and 'kumi' meaning 'ten' in various African languages, symbolizing the year. Zakumi is a leopard with green hair, designed to reflect South African culture. Goleo was the 2006 Germany mascot, Footix was 1998 France, and Striker was the 1994 USA mascot.

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