FIFA World Cup 2026 has three official mascots, one for each host country: Maple the Moose for Canada, Zayu the Jaguar for Mexico and Clutch the Bald Eagle for the United States. Together, they are designed to represent the culture, energy and football personality of the tournament?s three host nations.
Canada: Maple the Moose
Maple the Moose represents Canada. Maple is described as a street-style-loving artist, music enthusiast and dedicated goalkeeper who has travelled across Canada?s provinces and territories. The character?s story leans into creativity, resilience and individuality.
- Country: Canada
- Animal: Moose
- Position: Goalkeeper
- Personality: Creative, resilient, stylish and full of leadership
Mexico: Zayu the Jaguar
Zayu the Jaguar represents Mexico. From the jungles of southern Mexico, Zayu is built around heritage, unity, strength and joy. On the pitch, Zayu is a striker known for agility and ingenuity. Off the pitch, the mascot celebrates Mexican culture through dance, food and tradition.
- Country: Mexico
- Animal: Jaguar
- Position: Striker
- Personality: Agile, proud, expressive and culturally connected
USA: Clutch the Bald Eagle
Clutch the Bald Eagle represents the United States. Clutch is described as adventurous, optimistic and fearless, with the personality of a midfielder who connects people and lifts the team. The character is designed around movement, curiosity and the energy of American sports culture.
- Country: United States
- Animal: Bald eagle
- Position: Midfielder
- Personality: Adventurous, uplifting, social and competitive
What the mascots add to World Cup 2026
The three mascots give the tournament a simple cultural map: Canada through Maple, Mexico through Zayu and the United States through Clutch. Each mascot has a different football position, personality and national identity, making them useful for younger fans, merchandise, event branding and host-country storytelling.
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