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In a celebration as bold and vibrant as the tournament itself, FIFA has unveiled the three official mascots for the FIFA World Cup 26™, each representing one of the host nations and reflecting their unique culture, heritage, and spirit.
Meet Maple™ the Moose (Canada), Zayu™ the Jaguar (Mexico), and Clutch™ the Bald Eagle (United States), a trio brought together to symbolize unity, diversity, and the shared passion for the beautiful game.
FIFA President Gianni Infantino described the new mascots as “full of joy, energy and the spirit of togetherness, just like the FIFA World Cup itself.” He added, “These three characters are central to the incredible, entertaining atmosphere we’re creating for this game-changing tournament. I can already picture them on children’s shirts, high-fiving football legends, and, in a first for this World Cup, starring in video games played by millions worldwide.”
In a move designed to connect with young fans, Maple, Zayu, and Clutch will become the first FIFA competition mascots playable in the new FIFA-licensed game, FIFA Heroes, launching next year. Developed by ENVER in partnership with Solace, FIFA Heroes is a fast-paced, arcade-style five-a-side football game with fantasy elements. Players can build squads featuring World Cup mascots (past and present), football icons, and popular fictional characters. The game will be available on Android, iOS, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation, and Xbox. In addition, FIFA Super League Soccer on Roblox, developed with Gamefam, will feature mascot-themed quests and rewards.
The mascots are set to be everywhere, inspiring young fans, welcoming the world, and energizing the stadiums during the tournament, which will run from 11 June to 19 July 2026 and feature 48 teams for the first time. Fans can also purchase mascot merchandise, including shirts, at FIFAStore.com.
Maple, Zayu, and Clutch promise to make FIFA World Cup 26™ not just a tournament, but a celebration of culture, connection, and joy across North America and the world.
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