With less than nine months to go before kickoff, FIFA has officially unveiled the mascots for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, which will be jointly hosted by the United States, Mexico, and Canada.
The trio of mascots — Clutch, a bald eagle for the U.S.; Zayu, a jaguar for Mexico; and Maple, a moose for Canada — were introduced in a global announcement that celebrates the cultural and ecological diversity of the host nations.
This marks the first time the World Cup will be staged across three countries, and the mascots reflect each nation’s iconic wildlife and spirit. FIFA also announced that the mascots will feature in a new licensed video game titled FIFA Heroes, set to launch next year.
The unveiling follows a long tradition of World Cup mascots, dating back to 1966’s lion “Willie” for England. From Spain’s orange “Naranjito” to Brazil’s armadillo “Fuleco,” mascots have become symbolic ambassadors of each tournament, blending sport with storytelling.
