Meet the official mascots of the 2026 World Cup

There is less than a year to go before the start of the 2026 World Cup and FIFA have unveiled the official mascots for the tournament.

The competition will be co-hosted by the United States, Mexico, and Canada and gets underway in June 2026.

“These mascots will pay tribute to the cultures of each host country and motivate fans to celebrate a world-class edition of the World Cup. The three mascots are part of a broad licensing program that will include official products, as well as their incorporation as interactive characters in FIFA Heroes, within the FIFAe ecosystem,” the organization explained in an official statement.

“The FIFA World Cup 26 team keeps growing… and getting even more fun! Maple, Zayu, and Clutch convey the joy, excitement, and spirit of togetherness that defines the FIFA World Cup. These three mascots are an essential element of the festive atmosphere we are creating for this historic tournament, and I am confident they will win over fans in North America and around the world. I can already picture them on kids’ jerseys, high-fiving football legends, and, for the first time, starring in video games that millions will enjoy,” said FIFA President Gianni Infantino.

The official mascots for the 2026 World Cup

‘Clutch’ (United States), ‘Maple’ for Canada, and ‘Zayu’ for Mexico are the names of the official mascots for the 2026 World Cup.

Clutch the Eagle, the official mascot of the United States for the World Cup

“Clutch the Eagle roams the United States with an insatiable spirit, boundless curiosity, and unwavering optimism. He embraces every culture and enjoys every game and every moment to the fullest. A daring figure on the field and an inspiration off it, Clutch leads by example, lifting his team’s spirits with energy and determination, and turning every challenge into an opportunity to reach new heights.

Clutch has an overwhelming personality and a passion for sports. Like any good midfielder, he is able to unite the people around him in any environment and is an example that to fly high, all you need is will, passion, and to give your all on the field,” FIFA explains.

Maple the moose was born to roam all of Canada’s provinces and territories, and Zayu the jaguar lives in the jungles of southern Mexico and embodies the country’s valuable heritage and dynamism, they add about the mascots of Canada and Mexico respectively, who will make up this historic World Cup which kicks-off in June 2026.

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