Zayu

It's a jaguar, a very important animal in the pre-Hispanic cultures of Mexico, especially for civilizations like the Maya, where it symbolized strength, courage, and power. It represents Mexico as one of the three host countries of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. It plays as a forward (number 9), so its style is based on speed, creativity, and scoring goals. It wears Mexico's green uniform, with white shorts and soccer cleats, inspired by the Mexican national team. It comes from the jungles of southern Mexico, reflecting the country's biodiversity. Its name means "unity, strength, and joy," values ​​that FIFA wanted to convey with the tournament. Off the field, it enjoys sharing Mexican culture through gastronomy, dance, and traditions, seeking to unite people from different countries. It's part of a trio of mascots along with Clutch (United States) and Maple (Canada), marking the first time a World Cup has had three official mascots.
It appears in the official FIFA Heroes video game and in digital content related to the World Cup.

Very energetic: He is always on the go and loves to run, play, and practice soccer.
Optimistic: Tries to see the positive side of situations and encourages those around him.
Friendly: Makes friends easily and treats everyone with respect and enthusiasm.
Courageous: He does not usually back down from challenges and faces problems with determination.
Healthy competitiveness: He likes to win, but also enjoys fair play and recognizes the effort of others.
Protector: He cares about his friends and is willing to help them when they need it.
Curious: He likes to meet new people, cultures and places, reflecting the international spirit of the World Cup.
Charismatic: He has a cheerful and contagious attitude that makes others want to be around him.
Occasionally mischievous: Sometimes he makes jokes or acts impulsively, although never with bad intentions.
Inspirational: Seeks to motivate others to work as a team, pursue their dreams, and not give up.
Overall, Zayu represents a cheerful, outgoing, noble character, passionate about soccer and with a strong spirit of camaraderie, conveying values ​​such as friendship, respect, inclusion and teamwork.

It is an anthropomorphic jaguar with a youthful and friendly appearance.
It has golden yellow fur with black spots characteristic of a jaguar.
Its snout is cream or white, with a black nose and a very expressive smile.
It has large, bright eyes, which give it a cheerful and energetic appearance.
He wears the green jersey inspired by the Mexican national team, usually with the number 9, as it represents the team's striker.
He wears white shorts and green socks, along with soccer cleats.
It has a long tail with black spots and rounded ears with a light interior.
Its design uses cartoonish proportions: large head, large hands and feet, and an athletic but stylized body.
In Mascotverse, Zayu retains that basic design, although he usually appears with very lively expressions and dynamic poses that highlight his energetic and optimistic personality.