The Duck Who Became Mexico’s World Cup Star

A duck named Merlín from Mexico City has become an unexpected World Cup sensation, touring stadiums, appearing on TV, and even visiting the presidential palace—though FIFA rules kept him out of the stands. Wearing a Mexico jersey, chatting with fans, and dodging trademark attempts, Merlín’s rise as an unofficial national mascot has turned him into a viral icon. His owner, Carla Gómez, secured his name rights, and while Merlín can’t cheer from the sidelines, fans believe he’s bringing luck to the team—making this duck’s World Cup journey one for the books. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/51762a4c36fc4395