Zabivaka the wolf named 2018 FIFA World Cup mascot

Zabivaka the wolf has been chosen as the mascot of the 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia. Zabivaka, whose name in Russian means "the one who scores", was chosen through a poll wherein he received 53% votes, beating a tiger and a cat. Zabivaka is described as "charming, confident and social" and has "always dreamt of becoming a football star".