"found purpose through creativity, resilience, and unapologetic individuality. With a knack for making legendary saves and a heart full of strength and leadership, Maple combines endless stories and unstoppable flair."
"exceptional ingenuity and agility that intimidates defenders. Off the pitch, Zayu embraces Mexican culture through dance, food and tradition, uniting people across borders with passion. More than an athlete, Zayu is a symbol of cultural celebration and connection, carrying the heart of Mexico with pride."
"possesses an unquenchable thirst for adventure, soaring across the United States and embracing every culture, game and moment with boundless curiosity and optimism. Fearless on the pitch and uplifting off it, Clutch leads by action - rallying teammates, lifting spirits and turning every challenge into an opportunity to rise higher. A social spark and sports fanatic, Clutch, like all great midfielders, unites people wherever they go, proving that true flight is about purpose, passion and play."
FIFA unveiled three official mascots for the 2026 World Cup representing Canada, Mexico and the United States. Maple, a moose goalkeeper, blends street style and music, traveling across Canada and finding purpose through creativity, resilience and unapologetic individuality while showing leadership and producing legendary saves. Zayu, a jaguar striker from the jungles of southern Mexico, uses exceptional ingenuity and agility to intimidate defenders and embraces Mexican culture through dance, food and tradition to unite people across borders. Clutch, a bald eagle midfielder, embodies an unquenchable thirst for adventure, curiosity and optimism, rallies teammates, lifts spirits and turns challenges into opportunities, uniting people through purpose, passion and play.
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