Meet Merlin, the viral Mexican duck taking the World Cup by storm

Source: New York Post

MEXICO CITY — A domesticated duck named Merlin, sporting a miniature Mexico shirt and custom duck socks, has waddled his way into the hearts ​of football fans, becoming an unlikely unofficial mascot for the country’s World ‌Cup campaign. Merlin’s fame was ignited during street celebrations following the co-hosts’ 2-0 victory over South Africa in last week’s World Cup opening game. As fans gathered to cheer Mexico’s goals, the ​dressed-up duck wandered among the crowds on the capital’s busy Reforma ​Avenue.