FIFA has unveiled three official mascots for the 2026 World Cup, reflecting the three host nations of the tournament: "Maple" the Moose from Canada, "Zayu" the Jaguar from Mexico, and "Clutch" the Bald Eagle from the United States.
The world football governing body stated that the mascots were "thoughtfully developed to reflect the vibrant culture, heritage and spirit of their respective countries, coming together to symbolize unity, diversity and the shared passion for the beautiful game." This will be the first edition of the tournament to be jointly hosted by three nations.
Speaking after the unveiling, FIFA President Gianni Infantino said: “The 26 team has just got bigger – and more fun! Maple, Zayu and Clutch are full of joy, energy and the spirit of togetherness, just like the FIFA World Cup itself."
Infantino added that the mascots are "central to the incredible, entertaining atmosphere" being created for the tournament and will "win hearts and spark celebrations across North America and around the world."
In a first for the tournament, and in the spirit of connecting with young fans, Maple, Zayu, and Clutch will become the first mascots to be playable characters. They will star in the all-new FIFA-licensed title, FIFA Heroes, which is set to launch next year. This game is part of FIFA’s growing portfolio under the FIFAe umbrella, aimed at making digital football accessible to more fans on more platforms.
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