Discover the official mascots of the 2026 FIFA World Cup—Zayu, Clutch, and Maple—representing Mexico, the USA, and Canada. Each mascot embodies its nation’s culture, passion, and identity, bringing fun, fan engagement, and excitement to football’s biggest tournament as it unfolds across 16 North American cities with 48 competing teams.
The 2026 FIFA World Cup will be hosted by the USA, Canada and Mexico
As the 2026 FIFA World Cup approaches, excitement is building worldwide for football’s biggest event. FIFA has officially revealed three new mascots for the tournament, which will be jointly hosted by the USA, Canada, and Mexico.
A recent FIFA video introduced fans to the mascots, showcasing the silhouettes and names of the three characters chosen to symbolize the 2026 World Cup.
FIFA reveals mascots for 2026 World Cup
FIFA has unveiled the three official mascots for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, each representing one of the host nations.
- Zayu: A forward representing Mexico.
- Clutch: A midfielder embodying the United States.
- Maple: A unique goalkeeper tied to Canada.
Since the reveal, fans have been buzzing on social media, eagerly anticipating how the mascots will feature during the tournament. Each character reflects not only their nation but also its culture, passion, and identity, adding an emotional and cultural layer to the competition.
The 2026 World Cup will be historic, featuring 48 nations instead of the usual 32, with matches spread across 16 cities in North America. Alongside the expanded format, Zayu, Clutch, and Maple are set to enhance the excitement and fan engagement throughout the event.
Allow us to officially introduce ourselves. #WeAre26 | #FIFAWorldCup
— FIFA World Cup (@FIFAWorldCup) September 25, 2025
Mascots have been part of football history since 1996, starting with Willie the Lion in England. Since then, each edition has featured unique designs, from fruit-inspired characters like Naranjito (Spain 1982) to playful creatures such as Fuleco the Armadillo (Brazil 2014).
Continuing this tradition, the 2026 World Cup will showcase three different mascots, one for each host nation, adding cultural flair, entertainment, and excitement as fans eagerly await the tournament.
List of every mascot in World Cup history
- Willie (England 1966)
- Juanito (Mexico 1970)
- Tip and Tap (West Germany 1974)
- Gauchito (Argentina 1978)
- Naranjito (Spain 1982)
- Pique (Mexico 1986)
- Ciao (Italy 1990)
- Striker (USA 1994)
- Footix (France 1998)
- Ato, Kaz, and Nik (South Korea/Japan 2002)
- Goleo VI and Pille (Germany 2006)
- Zakumi (South Africa 2010)
- Fuleco (Brazil 2014)
- Zabivaka (Russia 2018)
- La’eeb (Qatar 2022)
- Zayu, Clutch, and Maple (Mexico/USA/Canada 2026)
