Merlin the duck, a two-year-old pet owned by street vendor Karla Ivette Gomez, has been named an official ambassador for ...

Julián Quiñones and Raúl Jiménez may have scored the goals, but a duck stole the show. As Mexico celebrated its World Cup-opening victory over South Africa on Thursday, Merlin, a 2-year-old duck ...

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 ...

Merlin, a two-year-old duck dressed in a miniature Mexico jersey has become an unlikely internet sensation and the FIFA World Cup’s first unofficial mascot. Images of Merlin parading through Mexico ...

Merlín the duck, Mexico’s unofficial World Cup mascot, became the star of President Claudia Sheinbaum’s Monday news briefing.

A duck in a football jersey is stealing the FIFA World Cup 2026 spotlight, but Merlin’s story is also a fascinating lesson in bird intelligence and animal behaviour. Know the science behind ducks and ...

Merlin the duck was seen venturing out and about on the streets of Mexico City during the ongoing FIFA World Cup 2026 tournament.

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