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FIFA 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 has unveiled the mascots for the upcoming World Cup, which will be hosted by three countries for the first time next year. Mexico will be represented by the jaguar Zayu, the United States by the bald eagle Clutch, and Canada by the moose Maple.

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