Meet Merlin: The duck that became the World Cup's viral mascot

No Comment Video. Meet Merlin: The duck that became the World Cup's viral mascot Copy/paste the link below: Copy/paste the article video embed link below: Updated: 15/06/2026 - 21:42 GMT+2 A duck named Merlin has become an unlikely World Cup sensation after videos of him wearing a Mexico jersey and joining celebrations in Mexico City spread across social media. A duck dressed in Mexico's national team colours has become one of the most unexpected stars of the 2026 World Cup. ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT Merlin, a two-year-old duck from Mexico City, went viral after appearing among fans celebrating Mexico's opening victory over South Africa. Wearing a Mexico jersey and following his owner through the capital's streets, Merlin quickly won over football supporters online. The duck is a familiar sight in central Mexico City, where he regularly accompanies street vendor Carla Gómez as she sells drinks at fairs and public events. Videos of Merlin walking through crowds and posing for photos with fans have attracted millions of views on social media. Gómez said she never expected her pet to become famous, explaining that Merlin simply joins the family wherever they go. As World Cup fever continues to spread across Mexico, the feathered supporter has become an unofficial mascot for many fans, with some calling him one of the highlights of the tournament so far. mascot World Cup 2026 Football Top stories Now playing Next Meet Merlin: The duck that became the World Cup's viral mascot Now playing Next Russian attack sets fire to a UNESCO-listed monastery in Kyiv Now playing Next Ukraine: Kyiv under fire again as russian strikes send residents into shelters Now playing Next Latest news bulletin | June 15th, 2026 – Evening Now playing Next 'Spider-Man of Yemen' dies after fall into volcanic crater Now playing Next Athens classics summit targets modern crises with ancient philosophy In partnership with CICC Now playing Next Iran declares victory and Israel digs in as US deal faces first test Now playing Next Singer Oliver Tree among six killed in helicopter incident Now playing Next Iran declares victory and Israel digs in as US deal faces first test Now playing Next Cocaine capitals: Where is use rising the most in Europe? Now playing Next Thousands protest G7 in Geneva as summit opens this Monday in France Now playing Next World Naked Bike Ride returns to streets of London in the UK Now playing Next Moscow strike on Kyiv-Pechersk Lavra 'one of Russia’s most serious crimes against Christian culture' Now playing Next Do the World Cup's pricey tickets reflect US market rates and stop scalpers, as FIFA says? Now playing Next Rare masterpieces from former Tottenham FC owner's collection head to auction in London Now playing Next Latest news bulletin | June 15th, 2026 – Midday ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT No Comment Berlin musician turns Germany football opener into musical spectacle No Comment World Naked Bike Ride returns to streets of London in the UK No Comment Switzerland: Clashes in Geneva as 20,000 protest G7 summit and global policies No Comment Dutch supporters bring sea of orange to World Cup host city Europe in Motion Cocaine capitals: Where is use rising the most in Europe? Markets Oil drops to $80 a barrel and markets rise as Trump touts Iran framework deal Europe News EU leaders welcome US-Iran deal to end war as Macron says mission to aid Hormuz reopening 'ready' Europe News British PM Keir Starmer announces social media ban for under-16-year-olds Europe Today Watch: Washington, Anthropic, and the AI kill switch—can Europe actually build tech independence? Europe News Norway crown princess' son sentenced to four years in prison on two counts of rape Europe Today Europe Today: US and Iran strike framework deal as Trump heads to Europe for G7 summit Europe News Russian strikes on Ukraine kill at least 11 and leave historic Kyiv cathedral in flames ADVERTISEMENT Art Sands of time: Denmark's sculpture festival goes back to the Middle Ages for inspiration The Big Question ‘I worry deeply about bioterrorism’: Is Europe sufficiently prepared for another pandemic? Business Charting the Path Forward: AIIB President Zou Jiayi on Sustainable Infrastructure in Asia and Beyond Europe News Thousands protest G7 in Geneva as Trump, other leaders ready for summit in France World News Singer Oliver Tree and YouTuber Gaspi among six killed as two helicopters collide in Brazil Europe News Swiss voters reject bid to cap population at 10 million, a move that would have limited immigration Europe News Wars, tariffs and AI: What to expect from the G7 summit in Évian Israel Iran warns of 'imminent' response as Israel strikes Beirut ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT