The 2026 FIFA World Cup has three mascots, one per host country. This is a World Cup first (every prior WC had a single mascot for the host nation).
The three mascots
🇨🇦 Maple, The moose (Canada)
A friendly moose representing Canada. Known for joy, kindness, and goaltending skill. Moose are the national symbol of Canada and one of the largest animals in North America.
🇲🇽 Zayu, The jaguar (Mexico)
A jaguar representing Mexico. Pre-Hispanic Mesoamerican civilizations (Aztec, Maya, Olmec) all revered the jaguar, it was the spiritual symbol of warriors and royalty. Today the jaguar is endangered but iconic in Mexican culture.
🇺🇸 Clutch, The bald eagle (USA)
A bald eagle representing the USA. The bald eagle is the national bird and on the Great Seal of the United States. "Clutch", slang for "performing under pressure", is a fitting name for a sports mascot in America.
Why 3 mascots?
The 2026 WC is the first co-hosted by 3 countries. FIFA chose to honor each separately rather than create a single shared mascot. Each represents a distinctive cultural/national symbol.
Past WC mascots
- 2022 Qatar: La'eeb (a flying ghutra headdress)
- 2018 Russia: Zabivaka (a wolf in a soccer uniform)
- 2014 Brazil: Fuleco (an armadillo)
- 2010 South Africa: Zakumi (a leopard)
- 1994 USA: Striker (a dog)
- 1986 Mexico: Pique (a jalapeño pepper)
- 1970 Mexico: Juanito (a boy in sombrero), the first WC mascot ever
Merchandise
Each of the 3 mascots has its own merchandise line, plushies, t-shirts, mugs, posters. Bundles featuring all 3 are popular collectors' items.
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What are the 2026 World Cup mascots?
Three mascots, one per host country: Maple (moose, Canada), Zayu (jaguar, Mexico), Clutch (bald eagle, USA).
Why does the 2026 World Cup have 3 mascots?
It's the first WC co-hosted by 3 countries. FIFA chose to honor each separately rather than create a single shared mascot.
What was the 1994 USA World Cup mascot?
Striker, a dog in a US-themed soccer uniform.
Why is Clutch a bald eagle?
The bald eagle is the US national bird, featured on the Great Seal of the United States. "Clutch" is American slang for "performing under pressure", a fitting name for a sports mascot.