Colours, animals, birds: Looking into the origin of some FIFA World Cup 2026 teams’ nicknames

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In the 2026 World Cup, the selections represent much more than a flag or a shirt. Their nicknames, transmitted from generation to generation, condense part of the identity, culture and traditions of each nation. Inspired by emblematic animals, national colors, historical characters or deeply rooted symbols, these nicknames have become an inseparable part of the history of football and a distinctive seal that fans recognize in any corner of the p…