FIFA has revealed the names of their 2026 World Cup mascots. Maple, Zayu and Clutch will represent Canada, Mexico and the United States.
Updated: September 25, 2025 at 12:00AM EDT
Published: September 25, 2025 at 11:23AM EDT
FIFA has revealed the names of their 2026 World Cup mascots. Maple, Zayu and Clutch will represent Canada, Mexico and the United States. 
1966
Host country: England
Mascot: ‘World Cup Willie’
According to FIFA, Willie the lion set the standard for many of his successors.
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1970
Host country: Mexico
Mascot: ‘Juanito’
FIFA says Juanito was a ‘vibrant’ mascot for the first World Cup broadcast in colour.
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1974
Host country: West Germany
Mascot: ‘Tip and Tap’
According to FIFA, ‘Tip and Tap offered an image of togetherness and friendship.’
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1978
Host country: Argentina
Mascot: ‘Gauchito’
Organizers chose an image of an ‘enthusiastic young boy’ for the 1978 World Cup, according to FIFA.
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1982
Host country: Spain
Mascot: ‘Naranjo’
Naranjito took the form of an orange in a fruit-based theme in 1982, FIFA says.
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1986
Host country: Mexico
Mascot: ‘Pique’
Pique, a giant chilli pepper, sported a sombrero and a stereotypically Mexican moustache, according to FIFA.
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1990
Host country: Italy
Mascot: ‘Ciao’
According to FIFA, Italy opted for a ‘more modern structure’ for its 1990 mascot, the only one in World Cup history to not have a face.
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1994
Host country: United States
Mascot: ‘Striker’
The United States publicly voted for its mascot, with Striker the dog as the leading choice, FIFA says.
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1998
Host country: France
Mascot: ‘Footix’
According to FIFA, ‘France drew inspiration from World Cup Willie’ by opting for a national emblem.
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2002
Host country: Korea/Japan
Mascot: ‘Ant, Kaz and Nik’
The first trio of mascots were also the first of the new millennium, according to FIFA.
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2006
Host country: Germany
Mascot: ‘Goleo VI and Pille’
The comeback of a lion marked a more traditional mascot form than that of the previous World Cup mascot, according to FIFA.
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2010
Host country: South Africa
Mascot: ‘Zakumi’
The leopard’s name is a composition of ‘ZA’, for South Africa, and ‘kumi’, which means ‘ten’ in various languages across Africa, according to FIFA.
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2014
Host country: Brazil
Mascot: ‘Fuleco’
FIFA says ‘Fuleco’ is a fusion of the words ‘futebol’ and ‘ecologia,’ and he is committed to protecting Brazil’s natural beauty.
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2018
Host country: Russia
Mascot: ‘Zabivaka’
Zabivaka is a wolf ‘who radiates fun, charm and confidence’, according to FIFA.
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2022
Host country: Qatar
Mascot: ‘La’eeb’
La’eeb means super-skilled player, and ‘everyone is invited to interpret what it looks like,’ FIFA says.
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2026
Host country: Canada/United States/Mexico
Mascot: ‘Maple, Zayu and Clutch’
FIFA says Maple the Moose, Zayu the Jaguar and Clutch the Bald Eagle ‘reflect the vibrant culture, heritage and spirit of their respective countries’ and symbolize ‘unity, diversity and the shared passion for the beautiful game.’
(Source: FIFA)