A WOLF has become the official mascot of the FIFA World Cup 2018 that will take place in Russia.

    The mascot was chosen following a poll on the Internet in the country. It was unveiled during a live TV broadcast on the Russian television on Saturday.

    Other options for the World Cup 2018 mascots were a cat and a tiger.

    Nearly 53 percent of votes were given to the wolf, while the tiger gained the support of almost 27 percent, and the cat received about 20 percent.

    Over a million people have taken part in the voting, according to the FIFA.

    (SD-Agencies)