FIFA World Cup Trophy, Trionda Ball, Mascots & Logo

The FIFA World Cup trophy — 18-carat solid gold, 36.8 cm tall, designed by Silvio Gazzaniga in 1971 — gets a new chapter at the 2026 tournament alongside a fresh visual identity. The official match ball is the Adidas Trionda, the official logo features a stylised trophy over the number 26, and three mascots (Maple, Zayu, and Clutch) represent the host nations. This guide covers the trophy itself, the new ball technology, the mascots, the logo, and the official tournament branding.

The trophy itself

The FIFA World Cup trophy presented to the winning team is the second trophy in tournament history. The first — the Jules Rimet Trophy, used from 1930 to 1970 — was permanently awarded to Brazil after their third tournament victory. The current trophy was commissioned in 1971, designed by Italian sculptor Silvio Gazzaniga, and first awarded to West Germany in 1974.

The piece stands 36.8 cm tall and weighs 6.175 kg, made of solid 18-carat gold with a base containing two layers of malachite. The design depicts two stylised human figures holding up the Earth above their heads — a representation of victory and unity. Silver inlays beneath the trophy record the names of every winning team since 1974, with space for 17 more inscriptions before the plate is full.

Unlike the Jules Rimet Trophy, this trophy is never permanently awarded. The winning team holds it during the on-field ceremony and trophy lifts, then receives a gold-plated bronze replica to keep. The original returns to FIFA's headquarters in Zurich, where it is kept under guarded display until the next tournament.

The Adidas Trionda: official 2026 match ball

The official match ball for the 2026 tournament is the Adidas Trionda. The name translates from Spanish as "three waves" — a deliberate nod to the three host nations of the United States, Canada, and Mexico. The ball features a red, green, and blue colour scheme drawing from the three flags, with stylized graphics referencing each country's identity.

Adidas has continued the connected-ball technology first used at the 2022 tournament. A motion sensor inside the FIFA World Cup ball relays positional data to VAR officials at 500 frames per second, helping to settle offside calls and track potential handball incidents. The data feed combines with player tracking from stadium cameras to give VAR teams precise information about ball trajectory, contact points, and timing — the same technology that decided several high-profile calls in 2022.

The Trionda is the FIFA World Cup 2026 ball for every match across all 104 fixtures. Adidas also produces consumer-grade replicas at multiple price points: the official match ball replica is the closest to the on-pitch version, while training and skills versions offer more durable options for amateur use. Counterfeits are widespread in resale markets — buy through Adidas's official channels or authorized retailers.

The 2026 logo

The official FIFA World Cup 2026 logo, unveiled in May 2023, takes the form of a stylized FIFA World Cup trophy silhouette laid over the number "26" rendered in a thick, modern typeface. The design uses a colour gradient drawn from each host nation's flag — red, white, and blue accents combine in subtle washes across the typography. The logo is built to work in single-colour applications too, important for stadium signage and broadcast graphics where reduced palettes are common.

Below the master logo sits a system of subordinate logos for each of the 16 host cities. Each city's logo combines a recognisable element of its skyline or identity with the master template — Boston pairs with the citgo sign, Atlanta with a peach, Vancouver with the mountains, Mexico City with the Aztec sun stone, Toronto with the CN Tower silhouette. The system was designed to give each city a distinct visual presence while staying within the master brand framework.

Mascots: Maple, Zayu, and Clutch

For the first time, the FIFA World Cup features three official mascots — one for each host nation. The decision recognises the unique three-host structure and gives each country its own representative cultural icon.

• Maple (Canada) — a moose with red and white markings reflecting the Canadian flag. Maple is portrayed as a goalkeeper, a nod to Canada's football identity in the past decade. The mascot's storyline emphasises sportsmanship and team play.
• Zayu (Mexico) — a jaguar with green, white, and red markings drawn from Mexican folklore. Zayu's character emphasises agility and creativity — a striker in storyline terms — and connects to the rich tradition of Mexican football.
• Clutch (United States) — a bald eagle in red, white, and blue. Clutch is portrayed as a midfielder and emphasises athleticism, leadership, and a willingness to compete — the mascot's name nods to American sports vernacular for performing under pressure.

All three mascots appear together in tournament marketing, broadcast graphics, official merchandise, and at fan events across the host cities. They were unveiled separately in 2024 ahead of the qualifying campaign's later rounds.

Official sponsors and merchandise

FIFA's commercial structure operates in tiers. The top tier of FIFA Partners includes Adidas (kit and ball provider), Coca-Cola, Hyundai/Kia, Lego, McDonald's, Visa, and Wanda Group. Below them sit tournament sponsors specific to this edition, and below that a regional supporter tier for the host markets. Each sponsor has rights to use tournament branding (including the official logo and Trionda imagery) within agreed activation territories.

Official merchandise is broad. The trophy replica is available at multiple price points — gold-plated full-size editions sit at the top of the range, with smaller desktop versions much more accessible. The Adidas Trionda match ball retails at a premium price; replicas in other tiers are more budget-friendly. Player-issue replica jerseys for each of the 48 qualified nations are sold through Adidas, Nike, Puma, and other federation kit partners depending on team affiliation. Mascot plush toys and hats — Maple, Zayu, and Clutch each have dedicated merchandise lines — round out the consumer product range.

FIFA World Cup trophy, ball, and the tournament's visual identity

Each World Cup edition develops its own visual character. For 2026, the design system anchors on the three-host concept — visible in the Trionda's three-flag colours, the three mascots, the city-specific subordinate logos, and the tournament's "Football Unites" tagline. The trophy itself remains constant across editions, but the surrounding identity changes every four years to reflect the host country and tournament theme.

For the matches where this design system gets its showcase, see our match schedule. For the venues where the trophy will be lifted, see our host cities and stadiums guide. For the bracket structure and the route to the final at MetLife Stadium, see our brackets page.

Frequently asked questions about the trophy and ball