There are three representative animals of each of the organizing countries: the United States, Canada and Mexico.
FIFA confirmed to the pets of the World Cup 2026 With three figures representing the host countries: A bald eagle for the United States, an Alce for Canada and a jaguar for Mexico.
The respective animals of each country were baptized as Clutch (Eagle), Maple (Alce) and Zayu (Jaguar) and they will be the faces of the global campaign towards the tournament that will be played in 16 cities in North America.
Each animal was chosen by its symbolic weight, since Clutch, The Eagle Calva with the alternative blue shirt of the US team, reinforces the identity of the country and was ratified as a national bird by means of a law signed by Joe Biden in 2024.
Canada will be represented by Maple, An alce with the red shirt of the selected, with a design that refers to the Arce sheet, central symbol in the Canadian flag and natural emblem of the country.
Mexico will have a Zayu, A jaguar with the traditional green shirt, since the animal was revered by pre -Hispanic civilizations such as the Maya, symbolizes strength and courage and was linked to the underworld in the old worldview.
The FIFA It was not limited to aesthetics: each pet has its own background, a position in the playing field and a story that directly links them to football.
The objective is that they work as cultural and sports icons, designed both to attract the young public and to reinforce the link with the tradition of each country.
FIFA announced the schedules in which the 2026 World Cup matches will be played
The FIFA He announced the schedules in which the games will be played during the World Cup in the United States, Canada and Mexico 2026where the ARGENTINE SELECTION He will go in search of his fourth star.
Each day’s first meeting will be played at 13hswhile the activity will continue with another to 16hsone to 19hs and the last to 22hs (Argentina’s time).
This makes a big difference with respect to Qatar World Cup 2022in which the Argentines had to get up early for the first game of each day, since they were scheduled for 7 in the morning and the others were at 10, 13 and 16.
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