TANÍ, the official mascot of the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup 2024, has been unveiled ahead of the first FIFA tournament to be hosted in the Dominican Republic.
The mascot’s name, TANÍ, was inspired by the indigenous Taíno people of the Caribbean island and the name ‘Ana’, which means ‘flower’ in the Taíno language. The character, based on the Bayahibe rose—the national flower of the Dominican Republic—embodies the country’s natural beauty.
The flower motif also signifies the blossoming talent and spirit of the players, who will be the last to compete in the tournament’s biennial 16-team format before it expands to an annual 24-team competition starting in 2025.
The mascot will appear at games in the two host cities: Santo Domingo at the Felix Sanchez Stadium, and Santiago de los Caballeros at the CFC Stadium.
The 16 participating teams are Brazil, Colombia, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, England, Japan, Kenya, DPR Korea, Korea Republic, Mexico, New Zealand, Nigeria, Poland, Spain, USA, and Zambia.