Multiple choice general knowledge sports

Which was the first to embrace marketing, featuring a mascot and official logo for the first time?

  1. 1962 World Cup, Chile

  2. 1974 World Cup, West Germany

  3. 1970 World Cup, Mexico

  4. 1966 World Cup, England

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D Correct answer
Explanation

The 1966 World Cup in England was the first to embrace marketing with a mascot (World Cup Willie - a lion) and an official logo. This began the modern tradition of World Cup branding that continues today with unique mascots and logos for each tournament.