Who are the 2026 World Cup mascots?
The 2026 World Cup has three official mascots, one per host nation: Maple, a Canadian moose; Zayu, a Mexican jaguar; and Clutch, an American bald eagle. FIFA unveiled them on September 25, 2025 — the first time a men's World Cup has had a trio of mascots.
- 1There are three mascots, one for each host country[1]
- 2Maple is a moose (Canada), Zayu is a jaguar (Mexico), and Clutch is a bald eagle (United States)[1]
- 3They were unveiled on September 25, 2025[2]
- 4Zayu's name evokes unity, strength and joy; Clutch nods to the sports term for performing under pressure[2]
For the first time, a men''s World Cup has three mascots — one for each host nation.
Maple is a Canadian moose, named after the maple leaf and styled in red. Zayu is a jaguar representing Mexico, a name meant to evoke unity, strength and joy. Clutch is a bald eagle for the United States, borrowing the American sports slang for someone who delivers in the biggest moments.
Together they front the tournament''s branding, merchandise and fan events across the three countries. Mascots are a World Cup tradition going back to "World Cup Willie" in 1966, but a coordinated trio is brand new for 2026.
Like a team mascot in the NFL or NBA, they exist for fans, merchandise and the broadcast — except here three of them share the job, one per host country, the way an All-Star event might blend several markets' identities.
- FIFA — Clutch, Maple and Zayu mascots unveiled(accessed 2026-06-04)
- Wikipedia — Maple, Zayu and Clutch(accessed 2026-06-04)