The Pokemon Company and official Japanese football team sponsor Adidas have announced that Pikachu will be the official mascot for the Japanese football team for this summer’s 2014 FIFA World Cup in Brazil.

Pikachu will not be alone in his mascot duties. Pikachu will be joined by Meowth, Bulbasaur, Charmander and Squirtle, along with Pokemon X and Y newcomers Chespin, Froakie, Fennekin, Pancham, Helioptile, and Litleo.

The 2014 World Cup begins on June 12. Japan’s opponents include Ivory Coast, Greece, and Colombia.