FIFA Unveils 2026 World Cup Mascots

FIFA unveiled three official mascots for the 2026 World Cup — Maple the Moose (Canada, goalkeeper), Zayu the Jaguar (Mexico, striker) and Clutch the Bald Eagle (United States, midfielder) — each designed to reflect their country’s culture and the tournament’s spirit of togetherness. FIFA President Gianni Infantino said the trio embody "joy, energy and the spirit of togetherness," and FIFA published the characters' backstories and playing roles as part of fan engagement. FIFA noted this is only the second World Cup to feature three mascots, after Korea–Japan 2002. The 2026 tournament will be expanded to 48 teams with 104 matches, opening June 11, 2026 in Mexico City and concluding July 19 with a final and a first-ever halftime show at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey. FIFA plans broader mascot exposure across host cities (including Atlanta, Kansas City and Houston) and integration into the video game FIFA Heroes to drive excitement across North America.