Duck, duck, goal: bird dressed in Mexico’s World Cup jersey scores on social media (opens original article in a new tab)

A duck dressed in Mexico's World Cup jersey became an unexpected social media sensation and unofficial mascot during the tournament.

• A duck named Merlin wearing Mexico's World Cup jersey became an internet sensation
• Merlin's owner Carla Gómez said the duck is a local celebrity and family companion
• Mexico is hosting the World Cup for the third time as co-host with Canada and the United States
• Merlin's sudden fame has made him an unofficial mascot for the tournament