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EURO 2016 mascot to be unveiled on Tuesday

The UEFA EURO 2016 mascot will be unveiled at Tuesday's friendly between France and Sweden, with the public subsequently given the chance to name him/her/it.

The mascot will be stepping into the spotlight on Tuesday...
The mascot will be stepping into the spotlight on Tuesday... ©UEFA.com

The UEFA EURO 2016 mascot will be unveiled at the friendly between France and Sweden on 18 November, held at the Stade Vélodrome in Marseille (live on TF1 from 20.55CET).

There is also a rendez-vous with the mascot at 11.00CET on 18 November, at the event's official Twitter account, @EURO2016. The Twitterati will thus get an exclusive preview if they reach a certain number of retweets. In partnership with French television channel TF1, UEFA EURO 2016 wants to involve its followers, who have already become very active two years ahead of the tournament, in one of the highlights of the event. All the information is available via the dedicated hashtag, #MascotteDay.

From 21.00CET on 18 November until 26 November, you will have the chance to choose your favourite name for the mascot.

The mascot will be unveiled in Marseille
The mascot will be unveiled in Marseille©AFP/Getty Images

18 November, from 11.00CET: retweet competition @EURO2016 to gain an exclusive mascot preview

18 November, 20.55CET: mascot makes first appearance before friendly between France and Sweden at the Stade Vélodrome in Marseille

18 to 26 November: competition to decide the public's favourite name for the mascot

23 November: mascot to appear on French TV programme Téléfoot on TF1

30 November: mascot's name to be revealed on Téléfoot

30 November: mascot's own social media accounts to go live

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