# Meet Merlin the Duck: Mexico's World Cup 'ambassador'

- Published: 2026-06-19T05:41:27Z
- Updated: 2026-06-21T13:39:06Z
- Section: Breaking
- Language: English (en)
- Source: BBC News — https://www.bbc.com/news/videos/c17yrzpge4no?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss
- Tags: BBC News · Top News
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The BBC’s Will Grant was amongst the crowds swarming to meet Merlin, a pet duck who went viral for waddling around Mexico City in the Mexican team's jersey.

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