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The Athletic Publishes First Full Images of 2026 World Cup Mascots

FIFA confirms the names, roles, and national ties as the image shows eagle, jaguar, moose forms ahead of a wider rollout.

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The trio of characters will represent the first-ever three-nation World Cup, uniting Mexico, the U.S., and Canada through culture and soccer.
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Overview

  • Clutch, Zayu, and Maple represent the United States, Mexico, and Canada respectively as the tournament’s official mascots.
  • The Athletic obtained the first full image of the trio before FIFA’s broader public release, expanding on a prior silhouettes-only tease.
  • Character identities align to on-field roles: Clutch as a midfielder, Zayu as a forward, Maple as a goalkeeper.
  • FIFA positions the mascots for central use in promotions, fan experiences, and merchandising for the 2026 event across North America.
  • The trio will also appear in FIFA Heroes, an arcade-style football game planned for 2026 on PlayStation, Xbox, Switch, Android, and iOS.