This design by Toronto-based multidisciplinary artist Pelin Akdas draws inspiration from traditional Zellige Mosaics found in Algerian architecture. Zellige is a geometric composition created by assembling small ceramic pieces. Each piece is small and distinct on its own, yet together they form a balanced and cohesive whole. This structure symbolizes how different elements can come together in harmony, transforming the sculpture into a living architectural surface.

El Gaucho Beaver, designed by Canadian-Argentine artist Elena Dri, celebrates Argentine culture through recognizable symbols, traditional attire, and storytelling. The beaver wears the traditional poncho painted in light blue and white, gaucho pants, a pampa inspired patterned belt and the face is painted like a true soccer fan with national colours and a reference to the Sol de Mayo. The piece is also playful with the poncho pulled back to reveal a tattoo of Messi kissing the World Cup trophy.

Design by Australian-Canadian artist GETSO, this artwork puts on display the beautiful and vibrant landscape of Australia. It presents detailed depictions of the nation's coral, creatures and vibrant ecology by utilizing the "green and gold" (the colours of Australia) as the foundation of the colour palette. By incorporating these elements, the primary showcase of the work is the "Great Barrier" reef, not only one of the seven natural wonders of the world but also a vital system for maintaining global biodiversity and demonstrate the importance of environmental protection.

Designed by artist Kathryn Maxfield, this design interprets Austrian culture through colour, pattern and place featuring alpine landscapes, historic towns and cultural traditions. As viewers move around the sculpture, they encounter silhouettes of St. Stephen's Cathedral, the Vienna Giant Ferris Wheel and Schonbrunn Palace alongside the Alps, alpine lakes, vineyards and towns such as Vienna, Hallstatt and Salzburg. There are elements inspired by Gustav Klimt and a music staff winding alongside the Danube River calling out to renowned Austrian composers Strauss and Mozart. The culinary traditions including 'wurstel' sausages, pretzels, Wiener Schnitzel, strudel and sacher torte are also showcased.

Belgian-born artist Walter Segers' design stands as a vibrant tribute to the Belgian men's national football team, "the Red Devils". The bold red palette, accented with black and yellow, echoing the Belgian tricolour is adorned with minimalist line tattoos, each image carefully selected to represent symbols of Belgian culture: a triangle cone of frites, a glass of beer, a waffle, an Antwerp diamond, Rene Magritte's pipe, a saxophone for Adolphe Sax, Belgian chocolates, the Brussels Atomium, Bruges lace, a poppy, and classic footballs.

Designed by artist Joanna Katchutas, this design uses a base palette taken from the team uniform of rich and darker shades of blue, lighter blue and accents of yellow and white. On the front of the beaver are several zlatni ljiljan ("Golden Lily") or Fleur-de-lis, a beloved historical and cultural symbol from the national coat of arms and first flag of Bosnia and Herzegovina and the beaver holds a bouquet of real golden lilies. Three dragons adorn the back referencing the football team's nickname Zmajevi which translates to "the dragons".

Brazilian-Canadian artist Alex Pinto's design was inspired by the flag of Brazil and the many diverse communities that live and make the country what it is. Splatters of white and blue representing the joy and celebration of the Brazilian people lightly coat images of a young boy and his adult football star dream, a beautiful woman dancing Samba, four prominent local birds (macaw, Scarlet Tanager, Green-headed Tanager and a parrot), the world famous statue and cultural Rio landmark, Christ the Redeemer and the Brazilian flag.

Artist Ashlyn Mundy's design pulls inspiration from the Cabo Verde national flag. She depicts a group of sharks swimming in a tropical ocean on the front and on the back, displays the country's motto "Unidade, Trabalho, Progresso" ('unity, work, progress) in both Portuguese and English surrounded by local flora and fauna (shells, sea stars, clams and the national flower, the Gerbera Daisy).

Designed by Toronto-based illustrator Emily Cote to be bright and eye-catching, this beaver is treated simply as a surface to cover in a universal symbol of national pride. Many of the maple leaves in tis design reference the leaves of native maple species that can be found within Canada.

Colombian graphic designer Andrea Rodriguez's design celebrates Colombia through colour, biodiversity and national symbolism. The composition draws inspiration from the country's diverse landscapes, flora and cultural traditions, reflecting the richness of its many regions. National symbols such as the Cattleya orchid and the wax palm appear alongside coffee branches, Andean sunflowers, tropical fruits, and native wildlife, including hummingbirds, butterflies, the spectacled bear, and a stylized jaguar mask.

Illustrator and mural artist JinKe Wang's design draws from the visual language of Congolese wax print, combining layered patterns to create a sense of contemporary vibrancy and cultural identity. The composition flows across the form, inspired by the movement of the Congo River and the rhythm of music and dance. The face and limbs are finished in gold, bringing a sense of warmth, strength and celebration.

Toronto-based artist Charles Boloebi Okah grew up in West Africa and brings personal knowledge of the warm, hospitable, cultural richness and vibrancy of Cote D'Ivoire to his design. Orange represents the land, the northern savannas, and national growth. White represents peace, purity, and unity. Green represents the coastal forests and hope for a better future. Yellow represents warmth, playfulness and the rising sun, symbolizing a new era. An elephant, their primary national symbol, represents the nation’s strength and source of the name “Ivory”. The patterns on the bands wrapping around the beaver are rooted in the traditional art and textiles found in Côte d’Ivoire. They are deeply symbolic, and appear in loincloth weaving with dyed cotton fabrics and unique patterns.

Croatian-Canadian artist Alicia Hrvatin's design celebrates Croatia's cultural heritage through traditional clothing, symbolism and decorative patterns. The beaver is dressed in traditional Croatian attire, incorporating the iconic red and white checkerboard motif as a central design element inspired by the Croatian flag and national identity. The garment features ornamental patterns influenced by traditional Croatian textiles and needle lace, highlighting the intricate craftsmanship and rich folk traditions that have been passed down through generations. Symbolic references include imagery inspired by Mother Croatia, the European pine marten, and the goat, star and crescent moons symbols from the Croatian coat of arms.

Toronto-based mural designer Elise Conlin's design includes the Curacao flag painted on the ball, the famous Willemstad architecture, flora and fauna native to the island include citrus fruit used to make Curacao the drink. The tail features the island itself, and gradients of blue throughout the entire sculpture represent the beautiful blue waters around the island.

Tkaronto/Toronto based artist Sarah Imrisek consulted members of the Czech community in Toronto and abroad to inform her design for Bobr (Czech for 'beaver'). He wears a kroj, the folk costume with traditional embroidery worn during festivals and celebrations along with socks and sandals for maximum comfort. Bobr is proudly wearing the Czech flag as a cape, after seeing Vladimír Coufal doing the same on the soccer field to celebrate a victory in the Euros. His red nose represents Bohemian garnets, as well as evoking a popular children’s character. Behind him sprouts a small-leaved linden branch, the national tree. And his unique soccer ball sports the coats of arms of Bohemia (white lion on red), Moravia (chequered eagle on blue), and Silesia (black eagle on gold) which together comprise the greater coat of arms of the Czech Republic.

Toronto-based muralist Tetyana Bibik's design has the beaver dressed in Ecuador's national colours - yellow, blue and red - and wearing a Diablo Humo style mask on his head. The character holds the Chuquirahua, the national flower of the Andes, symbolizing resilience, strength and Ecuador's mountainous Sierra region. Mountain imagery is featured across its chest reinforcing geographic identity, while indigenous spiral motifs acknowledge ancestral cosmology and cultural continuity. Other image include tattoo-style wildlife illustrations, the jaguar, the equatorial sun and the Galapagos Islands. On the back of the jersey, a Diablo Humo mask and "Ecuador" written in script inspired by folkloric festival aesthetics reinforcing national pride and cultural vibrancy.

Visual artist and muralist Mai El-Mostafa's design features full ancient Egyptian costume with colourful jewelries and hieroglyphic language. This whole vivid costume includes traditional elements such as the ‘Schenti’ (kilt) and the ‘Usekh’ (broad collar), alongside a majestic headpiece and intricate wrist jewelry. It’s inspired from ancient antiquities as sculptures, artifacts, kings’ clothes, tombs murals and mummies decorative cases’ color palette. Dominant symbols including the 'Ankh' (Key of Life), 'Eye of Horus', the 'Lotus Flower', a 'scarab', Cartouche and wings are for life, eternal existence, royal protection and power, rebirth, protection against danger, divine protection and the power of the deities.

Creative visual artist Tara J Paterson's design honours the deep cultural pride and history surrounding the English national team while also pulling from the nation's iconic 1960's pop art scene. The palette draws from the emotional landscape of England: weathered reds and soft whites echo the national flag, while deep blues and greys reference stormy skies, historic stadiums, and the atmosphere of match day. Crosshatched textures woven through the surface reference the structure of British textiles and historic tartan patterns, and the year 1966 is embedded to honour England’s World Cup victory, a defining moment that continues to inspire generations of players and supporters.

Custom painter Elodie Feugeade who specializes in airbrushing and automotive painting designed a seemingly straightforward design for the France beaver. Decked out in the tricolor of France alongside the outline of the Eiffel Tower, it seems familiar and almost predictable. But as you look closer, the more it unfolds. Colour and lines grow more complex and the drawings reveal pieces of history, architecture and cultural heritage. The beaver, a builder by nature, becomes the guardian of a collective memory, a silent artisan assembling the layers of time.

Artist Jacqueline Huskisson's design explores the relationship between architecture, pattern, and national identity. The design draws inspiration from the tiled surfaces found throughout Berlin’s U-Bahn stations, particularly the distinctive herringbone and geometric tile arrangements seen in stations such as Jungfernheide. The colour palette is taken from the German flag—black, red, and gold—arranged in horizontal bands across the body. Within each colour section, a repeating tile pattern evokes the ceramic wall tiles commonly found in subway stations. By translating an architectural surface onto the body of an animal, the sculpture connects the natural world with the built environment.