Duck in Mexican team colors draws online attention during World Cup match
A 2-year-old duck wearing Mexico's national team colors gained attention online after the team's opening World Cup win over South Africa. The bird was described as the tournament's first viral unofficial mascot.
winnipegfreepress.comA 2-year-old duck named Merlin, dressed in Mexico's national team colors, became the focus of online posts after Mexico defeated South Africa in its World Cup opening match. The duck appeared in images and videos shared widely on social media platforms during the tournament's early coverage.
Posts featuring the duck circulated rapidly, with users labeling it an unofficial mascot for the event. No official statements from tournament organizers regarding the duck have been reported. The coverage centers on the animal's appearance alongside the match result rather than any organized promotion.
