⚽ Merlin
Duck · Mexico City, Mexico
Lives in The Farm
When Mexico won the opening match of World Cup 2026, a duck in a tiny green jersey and custom socks waddled through the celebrating crowds of Mexico City and became a continental hero. He met the president. You didn't.
What they do
Victory-lap waddle in a tiny Mexico jersey, flapping at the chants.
Small bird, championship swagger. The national team's unofficial mascot.
Lore
- ★His custom socks protect his feet on hot pavement
- ★World Cup cycles guarantee him seasonal comebacks
Helping the real one
No verified way to support this animal exists.
We will not invent one.
His name is the subject of contested trademark applications in Mexico.
Where this comes from
- PBS NewsHour (Associated Press) Merlin the duck steals spotlight at Sheinbaum briefing ↗
- TODAY (NBC News) How a duck named Merlin became the face of Team Mexico ↗
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