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Miami (USA) (EFE).- FIFA presented this Thursday the official mascots of the 2026 World Cup, organized by Canada, the United States and Mexico, which represent a moose, an eagle and a jaguar, symbolic animals of these three countries.
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"Maple, the Canadian moose; Zayu, the Mexican jaguar, and Clutch, the American eagle, were created to bring to life the cultural richness, legacy and spirit of each host country, and to transmit a message of union, diversity and passion for the world's most popular sport," FIFA said in a statement. The international football regulatory body presented the three mascots in a short video published on its social media, in which it indicated that each of these animals occupies a different position on the field. Maple, dressed in the red colors of Canada, wears the characteristic goalkeeper gloves, and stands out "for his creativity, resilience and genuine individualism", according to FIFA. While Zayu, who embodies "the valuable heritage and dynamism" of Mexico, serves as a forward, a position from which he "intimidates defenders with his exceptional agility and speed". Finally, Clutch is a midfielder who "leads by example, lifting his team's spirits with energy and determination" and "has an overwhelming personality and loves sports."Mascots, a symbolic element of the 2026 World Cup
FIFA President Gianni Infantino highlighted in the statement that the three animals "transmit joy, excitement and that spirit of unity that defines the FIFA World Cup" and will be an "essential element of the festive atmosphere" that will surround the tournament, which will be held from June 11 to July 19, 2026.
