Canada’s Maple the Moose, Mexico’s Zayu the Jaguar and the U.S.’s Clutch the Bald Eagle unveiled as FIFA's 2026 World Cup mascots

In a departure from previous World Cup tournaments featuring a single mascot, FIFA has created three distinct characters to represent the first-ever World Cup hosted by three nations. Maple the Moose serves as Canada's ambassador, taking the position of goalkeeper. For Mexico, Zayu the Jaguar represents the nation's rich heritage as a striker, drawing inspiration from the animal's significance in ancient Mayan culture. Clutch the Bald Eagle is a midfielder and highlights the togetherness that all players of that position brings on the pitch. 

FIFA President Gianni Infantino emphasized the mascots' significance in embodying the tournament's core values. Each character features a detailed backstory connecting them to their respective nations' geography and culture.

“The 26 team has just got bigger - and more fun! Maple, Zayu and Clutch are full of joy, energy and the spirit of togetherness, just like the FIFA World Cup itself,” FIFA President Gianni Infantino said as per FIFA's official website.

“The three mascots are central to the incredible, entertaining atmosphere we’re creating for this game-changing tournament. They’ll win hearts and spark celebrations across North America and around the world. I can already picture them on children’s shirts, high-fiving football legends and - in another first for this tournament - starring in video games played by millions worldwide.”

The 2026 mascots will make history as the first FIFA competition mascots to be playable characters in a video game. The arcade-style, five-a-side football title FIFA Heroes will launch in 2026 across multiple platforms including Android, iOS, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation, and Xbox. Developed and published by ENVER in partnership with Solace, the game will allow players to build squads featuring both the 2026 mascots and previous World Cup mascots.

Beyond FIFA Heroes, the mascots will also appear in FIFA Super League Soccer on Roblox, developed in collaboration with Gamefam. The popular gaming platform will host special quests highlighting each mascot's unique role on the pitch, with themed rewards available for completion. This multi-platform approach extends the World Cup experience beyond traditional viewing formats.