Fuleco, the Official Mascot of the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil

The Official Mascot of the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil has a name, with more than 1.7 million people voting for Fuleco

Fuleco received 48 percent of the vote, while 31 percent went for Zuzeco and 21 percent for Amijubi.

Fuleco,  the Official Mascot of the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil

Fuleco comes from the Portuguese words "futebol" (football) and "ecologia" (ecology), and FIFA said it "seamlessly represents the way in which the FIFA World Cup can combine the two to encourage people to behave in an environmentally friendly way."

The name Fuleco included "Brazilian," ''nature," ''friendly" and "passion for football.

The armadillo, which is in danger of extinction, rolls up into the shape of a ball when threatened. The mascot carries the colors of the Brazilian flag — the armadillo is yellow, with green shorts and a blue shell and tail. It is dressed in a white shirt with the words "Brazil 2014" written on it.