The 2026 FIFA World Cup is coming to the United States, Canada, and Mexico, and now we've got the mascots. Meet Clutch, Zayu, and Maple, the trio who will be representing the nations who are co-hosting the tournament. An eagle (USA), a jaguar (Mexico), and a moose (Canada), the three are all native animals to the countries, but they'll also represent a departure from previous mascots from the nations.
When the United States hosted the World Cup in 1994, Striker the World Cup pup was the representative for the nation, while in Mexico in 1986, Pique the jalapeño pepper was their mascot. It's the first time since 2002 in South Korea and Japan that there will be a trio of mascots. The World Cup will kick off on Thursday, July 11, 2026 in Mexico City.
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