Meet Merlin the duck, a Mexico City streetside regular turned World Cup mascot
- Mexico's World Cup-opening victory over South Africa saw goals from Julián Quiñones and Raúl Jiménez, but it was an unexpected feathered friend who truly stole the show.
- Merlin, a two-year-old duck, swiftly became an internet sensation and the tournament’s inaugural unofficial mascot.
- Dressed in the national team’s colours, complete with a miniature jersey and socks, Merlin paraded through Mexico City amidst thousands of jubilant fans.
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- Mexico's World Cup-opening victory over South Africa saw goals from Julián Quiñones and Raúl Jiménez, but it was an unexpected feathered friend who truly stole the show.
- Merlin, a two-year-old duck, swiftly became an internet sensation and the tournament’s inaugural unofficial mascot.
- Dressed in the national team’s colours, complete with a miniature jersey and socks, Merlin paraded through Mexico City amidst thousands of jubilant fans.
Sources: The Independent