The International Federation of Association Football (FIFA) on Monday unveiled “Tila,” the official mascot of the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup,which will be held in Morocco from October 17 to November 8.
“Tila embodies the sleek elegance of a caracal,a species of wild cat that is native to Morocco and a number of other countries. Her name takes its inspiration from tala,which means +mountain+ in several languages spoken by the country’s Amazigh populations,and evokes nature and quiet strength,” FIFA said in a statement.
“Like a caracal,the friendly mascot is subtle yet powerful,agile and intuitive. She has an impressive leap,possesses excellent vision and moves with real grace,just like the starlets who are set to shine on the pitch,” it added.
As the first-ever FIFA women’s tournament to be hosted in a North African nation,the competition will bring together 24 of the world’s top U-17 women’s national teams,competing for the coveted title across several Moroccan cities,including Rabat.
A genuine celebration of young women’s talent,the tournament’s mascot was designed to symbolize what femininity can represent: a balance of strength and tenderness.
Throughout the competition,Tila will engage with fans and bring energy to the stadiums—especially at Rabat’s Olympic Stadium,the venue for many of the tournament’s key matches.
FIFA is inviting football enthusiasts to be part of this historic event by securing their tickets on the official website: FIFA.com/tickets.
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