World Cup Mascots - Every Mascot from 1966 to 2026 and the 2030 Mascot

Every FIFA World Cup since England 1966 has had an official mascot. Most represent the host country – from the lion World Cup Willie and the orange Naranjito to the 2026 trio Maple, Zayu and Clutch. Here are all of them at a glance.

The 2030 World Cup mascot

FIFA has not yet unveiled a mascot for the 2030 World Cup in Spain, Portugal and Morocco. For comparison, the three 2026 mascots were presented in September 2025, about nine months before kick-off. We will add the 2030 mascot here once it is announced.

All World Cup mascots since 1966

Year	Host	Mascot	Character
2026	USA, Canada, Mexico	Maple, Zayu, Clutch	moose (Canada), jaguar (Mexico), bald eagle (USA)
2022	Qatar	La'eeb	flying keffiyeh
2018	Russia	Zabivaka	wolf
2014	Brazil	Fuleco	three-banded armadillo
2010	South Africa	Zakumi	leopard
2006	Germany	Goleo VI, Pille	lion, talking ball
2002	South Korea, Japan	Ato, Kaz & Nik	three fantasy creatures ("Spheriks")
1998	France	Footix	rooster
1994	USA	Striker	dog
1990	Italy	Ciao	stick figure with a ball for a head
1986	Mexico	Pique	jalapeño pepper
1982	Spain	Naranjito	orange
1978	Argentina	Gauchito	gaucho boy
1974	Germany	Tip & Tap	two boys
1970	Mexico	Juanito	boy
1966	England	World Cup Willie	lion

Frequently asked questions

What is the 2030 World Cup mascot called?

It has not been announced yet. For the 2026 World Cup, FIFA presented the mascots about nine months before the tournament.

What was the first World Cup mascot?

World Cup Willie, a lion in a Union Jack shirt, at the 1966 World Cup in England. He is considered the first mascot of any major sports tournament.

What are the 2026 World Cup mascots called?

Maple (a moose for Canada), Zayu (a jaguar for Mexico) and Clutch (a bald eagle for the USA) – the first World Cup with three mascots.

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As of November 10, 2026. We add new information from FIFA as it is published.