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flag FIFA unveiled three mascots for the 2026 World Cup, co-hosted by the U.S., Mexico, and Canada.

flag FIFA has introduced three official mascots—Maple the Moose, Zayu the Jaguar, and Clutch the Bald Eagle—for the 2026 World Cup, the first tournament co-hosted by Canada, Mexico, and the United States. flag Each mascot represents one host nation, reflecting its culture and spirit while embodying football positions: Maple as a goalkeeper, Zayu as a striker, and Clutch as a midfielder. flag The trio, designed to inspire unity, diversity, and global fan engagement, will appear in merchandise, promotional events, and digital platforms. flag Notably, they will be playable characters in FIFA Heroes, a new arcade-style game launching in 2026, and featured in FIFA Super League Soccer on Roblox. flag The expanded 48-team tournament, running from June 11 to July 19, will include 104 matches across 16 North American cities, marking the most complex World Cup logistics to date.

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