Overview
- Maple represents Canada as a goalkeeper wearing No. 1, Zayu represents Mexico as a forward wearing No. 9, and Clutch represents the United States as a midfielder wearing No. 10.
- FIFA confirmed the characters will feature across official merchandise on FIFAstore.com and in digital experiences, including Roblox challenges developed with GameFam.
- FIFA Heroes, developed by Enver in collaboration with Solace, is slated for a 2026 release on Android, iOS, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation and Xbox with arcade five‑a‑side gameplay.
- Zayu’s jaguar identity draws on southern Mexico’s heritage, with FIFA saying the name signifies unity, strength and joy, and he becomes Mexico’s third World Cup mascot after Juanito (1970) and Pique (1986).
- Gianni Infantino said the mascots embody joy, excitement and the tournament’s unifying spirit, as preparations continue for the expanded World Cup from June 11 to July 19, 2026.