"The 2026 World Cup is now less than a year away. And the tournament, co-hosted by the United States of America, Mexico and Canada, will, quite literally, be the biggest yet. FIFA has expanded the number of teams competing at football's showpiece event from 32 to 48, with the competition running for five and a half weeks from 11 June to 19 July."
"Over the years, World Cup mascots have ranged from anthropomorphic cockerels to armadillos, Spanish oranges to moustachioed jalapeno peppers, stick figures to nondescript creatures. For the 2026 World Cup, there will be three official mascots: one for each host nation. Maple the Moose (Image credit: FIFA) (Image credit: Image credit: FIFA) From Canada, there is Maple the Moose, a character who, according to the FIFA website, is a streetstyle-loving artist, music enthusiast and dedicated goalkeeper who has a knack for making legendary saves and a heart full of strength and leadership, Maple combines endless stories and unstoppable flair"."
The 2026 FIFA World Cup will be co-hosted by the United States, Mexico and Canada and expanded from 32 to 48 teams. The tournament will run for five and a half weeks from 11 June to 19 July. Fifteen nations, including Brazil, Argentina and Morocco, have already qualified while 30 places remain available. Organisers have unveiled three official mascots, one representing each host nation. Canada’s mascot is Maple the Moose, Mexico’s is Zayu the Jaguar, and the United States’ mascot is Clutch the Bald Eagle, each embodying cultural and footballing characteristics.
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