child mascots; player escorts
Refers to children who accompany soccer players onto the pitch before a match, often as part of a ceremony or promotional event. A wasei-eigo term derived from English 'escort kids'.
wasei-eigo (Japanese-coined English), from escort kids
At the World Cup opening match, the players entered the pitch holding hands with child mascots.
Wasei-eigo from English 'escort kids'. The exact origin is uncertain, but it likely emerged in Japanese soccer contexts to describe the children who accompany players onto the field.