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Merlin the Duck Becomes Mexico's Unofficial World Cup Mascot
The dressed-up duck went viral after Mexico’s opening-game celebrations, and fans have urged the team to adopt him as an unofficial mascot.
- Merlin, a 2-year-old domesticated duck, became Mexico's viral unofficial World Cup mascot after parading through Mexico City wearing a team jersey during celebrations.
- The duck's fame ignited last week on Reforma Avenue following Mexico's 2-0 victory over South Africa, surprising owner Karla Gomez, who sells beverages with her son Christian.
- Channeling the spirit of Paul the Octopus, Merlin recently predicted a Mexico victory over South Korea by selecting flags, with Gomez saying, "We never imagined he'd become such a sensation."
- On Monday, Gomez and Merlin met FIFA representatives to film a commercial ahead of Mexico's match against South Korea in Guadalajara on Thursday, June 18.
- Mexico is staging the World Cup for the third time after hosting in 1970 and 1986, with the family hoping Merlin brings luck before facing the Czech Republic on June 24.
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The Independent (US)How Merlin the duck became Mexico’s viral World Cup ‘mascot’
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How this street duck became Mexico’s unofficial World Cup mascot
The World Cup is officially up and running, bringing fans from across the world together for the globe’s largest sporting event. But in Mexico, fans are cheering more than the players. Following the inaugural match between Mexico and South Africa in Mexico City, fans took to the streets to celebrate the victory of “el Tri”—Mexico’s national team— on national soil. Among the crowds walking around the city, a duck wearing a Mexican jersey was caug…
·New York, United States
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