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Meet Merlin the duck: Mexico's unofficial World Cup mascot
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June 17, 2026
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0:50Now PlayingA domesticated duck named Merlin became an unlikely star on the streets of Mexico City as World Cup fever grips the capital.
Karla Ivette Gomez, who describes herself as "Merlin's mum," told Reuters the attention came as a complete surprise, adding that she and her family are "very pleased" that people embraced the duck as the country's unofficial mascot.
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