Overview
- Zayu (Mexico), Clutch (United States) and Maple (Canada) made public appearances in the Guadalajara metro area on Wednesday, drawing families to celebrations with mariachis and local club mascots.
- Zapopan Mayor Juan José Frangie Saade welcomed the characters at the Arcos de Zapopan and highlighted their role as symbols that resonate with children and fans.
- Guadalajara staged a downtown showcase at the Rotonda de los Jaliscienses Ilustres, underscoring Jalisco’s preparations as a 2026 host location.
- FIFA introduced the trio on September 25, assigning playing personas to each: Zayu the forward jaguar, Clutch the midfielder bald eagle and Maple the goalkeeper moose.
- FIFA positions the mascots as cornerstones for fan engagement and commercial tie-ins, including apparel and planned video‑game appearances, alongside confirmed venue plans for 2026.