Today, FIFA revealed the three mascots designed to represent Mexico, Canada and the United States for the upcoming World Cup.
One of the biggest talking points of any World Cup is the mascot, dating back to the very first with Willie the Lion at the 1966 World Cup in England.
Some of my recent favourites include France's Footix, the leopard and Fuleco, the three-banded armadillo, representing Brazil in 2014.
Each mascot’s design serves as a unique representation of the host nation, with adults and children alike embracing the tournament mascots, whether by buying toys, wearing t-shirts, or showing support in other ways. Each mascot’s design serves as a unique representation of the host nation.
¡Historia pura! 🤩🔥
— Esto en Línea (@estoenlinea) September 25, 2025
Con la revelación de Maple, Zayu y Clutch, estas son todas las mascotas en la historia de las Mundiales. 🇨🇦🇲🇽🇺🇸
¿Cuál es tu favorita hasta ahora? 👀 pic.twitter.com/LLdmjRm4cj
What is the Mexican mascot for the 2026 FIFA World Cup?
Mexico's mascot for the 2026 FIFA World Cup is Zayu, a jaguar chosen to honour the rich heritage of the Mayan civilisation.
Zayu comes with the profile of a captain and striker, with some fans quick to draw comparison to Jaguares de Chiapas mascot.
The Mexican jaguar joins Maple the Moose from Canada and Clutch the Eagle from the United States, with the three North American nations set to become the first trio to jointly host a World Cup.
As Mexico gears up to host the tournament for a record third time, Zayu follows in the footsteps of his predecessors: Juanito from the 1970 edition and Pique, the chilli pepper mascot of 1986.
Mexico is the only country to have hosted three World Cups, each with its own unique mascot:
— All Fútbol MX 🇲🇽 (@AllFutbolMX) September 25, 2025
Juanito - 1970 🤠
Pique - 1986 🌶️
Zayu - 2026 🐆
Which one do you like the most? 🏆 pic.twitter.com/U12llt3YhP
Which is your favourite FIFA World Cup mascot? Let us know!