The duck — who skyrocketed to internet fame in early June after he was seen reveling in the festivities following Mexico’s ...

MEXICO CITY — A domesticated duck named Merlin, sporting a miniature Mexico shirt and custom duck socks, has waddled his way into the hearts ​of football fans, becoming an unlikely unofficial mascot ...

A viral sensation from this World Cup, Merlín the duck was at Mexico City's stadium before the national team's match against ...

Merlin the duck has gone viral for waddling around Mexico City wearing a jersey supporting his favorite World Cup team.

Merlín the duck, Mexico's unofficial World Cup mascot, stole the spotlight at President Claudia Sheinbaum's news briefing.

Karla Gómez was concerned about for-profit use of her pet, so she registered for trademark protection for Merlin the World ...

Merlin the duck, wearing a Mexico soccer jersey, took center stage at President Claudia Sheinbaum’s morning press conference ...

Copyright 2026 The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved. Copyright 2026 The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved. As Mexico celebrated its World Cup-opening victory ...

Mexico's latest FIFA star isn't a player. It's Merlin the duck, an adorable fan of the game donning his jersey and special ...

How Merlin the duck became Mexico’s viral World Cup ‘mascot’ - Merlin the duck continues to steal the show at the World Cup for Mexico ...