The armadillo, mascot of the FIFA World Cup, is threatened with extinction in the wild because of hunting, loss of habitat and even from the soccer tournament itself, scientists said on Thursday.

Argentina's 1978 World Cup win against Peru was fixed in a brutal political deal, former senator says. Mario Kempes (right) scores the third goal. Yahoo Sports. February 11, 2012 at 5:28 AM UTC.

Korea/Japan 2002: Ant, Kaz and Nik The first World Cup of the new millennium brought the first trio of mascots in a predictably futuristic effort from the famously innovative co-hosts. Orange ...