FIFA has introduced not one but three official mascots for the 2026 World Cup, reflecting the tournament’s unique status as the first hosted by the United States, Mexico and Canada.
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FIFA has introduced not one but three official mascots for the 2026 World Cup, reflecting the tournament’s unique status as the first hosted by the United States, Mexico and Canada.
FIFA has introduced not one but three official mascots for the 2026 World Cup, reflecting the tournament’s unique status as the first hosted by the United States, Mexico and Canada. The newly unveiled characters are Clutch the eagle for the U.S., Zayu the jaguar for Mexico, and Maple the moose for Canada. FIFA says these mascots embody the wildlife and cultural identity of each host nation and are intended to engage fans, especially younger audiences.
The 2026 tournament will also be the first in history to take place across three countries and to feature an expanded 48-team format. With this ambitious setup, FIFA expects the mascots to play a central role in building excitement and unifying supporters from all participating nations. World Cup mascots have been a tradition since 1966, when England introduced “Willie” the lion. Through the years, mascots such as “Naranjito” of Spain in 1982 and “La’eeb” from Qatar in 2022 have become iconic symbols associated with their tournaments.
As anticipation builds for 2026, Clutch, Zayu and Maple will carry the spirit of the tournament across three continents, celebrating the shared passion for football and the diversity of the host nations.
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