Sports · 6 June 2026

FIFA unveils mascots for 2026 World Cup

Exam-focused facts from the 6 June 2026 current affairs briefing.

Key facts

  • Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA) started the tradition of World Cup mascots in 1966 with Willie.
  • The 2026 FIFA World Cup will be jointly hosted by Canada, Mexico, and the United States.
  • The 2026 edition features three mascots: Maple (Canada), Zayu (Mexico), and Clutch (USA).
  • Maple is a moose symbolizing resilience and creativity, Zayu is a jaguar representing strength and cultural heritage, and Clutch is a bald eagle symbolizing leadership and courage.
  • Previous mascots include La’eeb (2022 Qatar), Zabivaka (2018 Russia), and Fuleco (2014 Brazil).

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