The 2026 World Cup is less than a year away, and details are starting to finalize.
We already knew the host cities and venues, the full game schedule and ticketing options, but now it’s time to meet the mascots.
FIFA unveiled three mascots for the upcoming tournament, which will be held across the U.S., Canada and Mexico. To keep with the theme of three host nations, each country will have a mascot representing their culture.
Here’s what to know about the three World Cup mascots:
Clutch
The United States’ Clutch, will be wear the iconic No. 10 as a midfielder.
The United States’ mascot is a bald eagle named Clutch.
The bald eagle is the national bird of the U.S., making this the perfect animal to represent the nation. Clutch is a midfielder wearing the iconic No. 10, which has been worn in recent World Cups by American stars like Christian Pulisic and Landon Donovan.
Maple
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FIFA Canada’s Maple will be a goalkeeper and wear No. 1.
Canada’s mascot is a moose named Maple.
Maple is a goalkeeper wearing No. 1, honoring Dayne St. Clair (2022) and Tino Lettieri (1986) from Canada’s first two World Cup appearances — both wore that number and played that position. Maple is a moose, which has its highest population in Canada. The name “Maple” also draws inspiration from the maple leaf, which is the country’s national symbol.
Zayu
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FIFA Mexico’s Zayu will be the striker wearing No. 9.
Mexico’s mascot is a jaguar named Zayu.
The jaguar is an iconic animal in Mexican culture, found throughout the country. Zayu is a striker wearing No. 9, harkening back to the likes of Hugo Sánchez, Jared Borgetti and Enrique Borja. Ancient civilizations of Mexico, like Mayans, placed added significance on the jaguar, linking it to the underworld and symbolizing strength and bravery.
