Meet Merlin the duck, a Mexico City streetside regular turned World Cup mascot (opens original article in a new tab)

A duck named Merlin, dressed in Mexico's national team colors, became an unexpected internet sensation and unofficial mascot during the World Cup, gaining widespread attention and becoming a local celebrity in Mexico City.

• Merlin, a duck dressed in Mexico's national team colors, became an internet sensation during the World Cup.
• Merlin is a local celebrity in Mexico City, accompanying his owner Carla Gómez at events and landmarks.
• Gómez hopes Merlin will bring luck to Mexico as the host nation of the World Cup.