Merlin the duck: From Mexico City streets to World Cup stardom (opens original article in a new tab)

A domesticated duck named Merlin gained unexpected fame as an unofficial mascot for Mexico's World Cup campaign after going viral on social media.

• A duck named Merlin became an unofficial mascot for Mexico's World Cup campaign after going viral on social media.
• Merlin's owner, Karla Gomez, expressed surprise at the duck's sudden fame and stated their respect for official mascots.
• Merlin has been participating in World Cup events, including making match predictions and appearing in public with fans.