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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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.
By Thomas Schlachter, CNN FIFA has officially unveiled the 2026 World Cup mascots: Clutch the bald eagle; Maple the moose; and Zayu the jaguar, who will represent the three host countries of next year's tournament. “Maple, Zayu and Clutch are full of joy, energy and a spirit of togetherness, just like the FIFA World Cup itself,” FIFA President Gianni Infantino said in a statement released Thursday. FIFA says the three mascots represent part of t…
FIFA presented Thursday to the three official pets of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, which will be held in Canada, the United States and Mexico.
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