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The 2026 World Cup is accompanied by three official mascots. The moose maple, Zayu the Jaguar and the clutch of the Weißkopfseadler should symbolize the three hosts in Canada, Mexico and the United States, as announced by FIFA World Association. It was only for the second time after 2002 in South Korea and Japan three mascots, the very first was presented in England in 1966.
« The three mascots are crucial for the incredible and joyful atmosphere during this revolutionary tournament. They conquer hearts and worries in North America and in the world for a large atmosphere. I already see how they are on children’s t -shirts, applauding (Site notre bureau spécialisé) stars and – like a first for this tournament, said the president of the Tournament in video games Around the world, « said Fiffa President Gianni.
The World Cup will take place next year with 48 teams from June 11 to July 19. « The maple, the zayu and the clutch symbolize the joy, the energy and the meaning of the community such as the FIFA World Cup, » continued Infantino. The German maple maple means what the Canada flag adorns while the clutch is a clasp or a claw. The name Zayu is derived from unity, strength and joy.