The FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup Seychelles 2025 Official Mascot, TiKay, has been unveiled on the Indian Ocean Island that will host the prestigious global competition from May 1–11, 2025 in Victoria on the island of Mahé.

TiKay’s name is derived from the French word “petit,” which means “small,” and the shortened Creole word for scales.

The beach soccer-loving tortoise has a fascinating backstory; he was born in the Seychelles’ dunes of white sands, and he represents the host country’s breathtak

It is now TiKay’s turn to represent the Seychelles and share his passion with the world.

The Official Mascot, who is charismatic, spirited, and energetic, will exude the family-friendly positive vibes and energy that the FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup 2025 experience has come to be associated with.

TiKay made his debut at the breathtaking Beau Vallon Beach during a special Beach Soccer Clinic aimed at promoting the sport among young athletes, fostering sportsmanship, environmental awareness, and a

“A real pleasure to make Tikay’s acquaintance, such a lovely passionate young guy.

“He is truly the perfect person to get us all in the mood for this monumental even.” Seychelles Principal Secretary for Youth and Sports Development, Ralph Jean-Louis said.

“His presence was obviously very well appreciated by the kids, and the event itself was such a wonderful initiative as part of the get active campaign, encouraging youngsters to be more active and take better care of their health.”

The FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup, which has been contested every two years since 2009, will enter its 13th edition in 2025, having been first hosted in 2005.