US EditionFIFA reveals World Cup mascots for Canada, U.S. and Mexico
- FIFA announced the official mascots Maple, Zayu, and Clutch for the 2026 World Cup on September 24, 2025.
- The announcement followed FIFA's plan for the first-ever 48-team tournament hosted jointly by Canada, the U.S., and Mexico.
- Each mascot reflects its host nation's culture and occupies a distinct position on the pitch: Maple as goalkeeper , Clutch as midfielder , and Zayu as striker .
- FIFA highlighted the mascots will play a central role in fan experience and merchandising as the tournament expands across 16 North American cities with 18 teams already qualified.
- The mascots symbolize unity among the hosts and build excitement ahead of the group stage draw happening in less than three months.
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FIFA revealed this Thursday to the characters who will accompany each moment of the upcoming 2026 World Cup, tournament to be held in Canada, the United States and Mexico from June 11 to July 19. It is three animals that symbolize the culture and spirit of the host countries: Maple, the Canadian moose; Zayu, the Mexican jaguar, and Clutch, the American eagle. According to FIFA, the pets were created to convey a message of union, diversity and pa…
The 2026 World Cup is accompanied by three official mascots. Maple of the Moose, Zayu of the Jaguar and Clutch of the Whitehead Eagles are to symbolize the hosts Canada, Mexico and the USA, as the World Federation FIFA announced. "The three mascots are crucial for the incredible, cheerful atmosphere at this groundbreaking tournament, FIFA President Gianni Infantino was quoted in a statement. The World Cup takes place with 48 teams from 11 June t…
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2026 World Cup mascots include bald eagle Clutch, jaguar Zayu and moose Maple
FIFA has announced next year's World Cup will feature three mascots: a bald eagle named Clutch in the U.S., a jaguar named Zayu in Mexico, and a moose named Maple in Canada.
A mascot must not be missing at a world championship. Next year there will be three. A moose, a jaguar and a whitehead eagle will accompany the tournament with 48 teams.
Maple is a Canadian moose; Zayu, a Mexican jaguar, and Clutch, an American eagle. Each embodies the colors of the host country
The official mascots for the 2026 FIFA World Cup have been unveiled.
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