The FIFA World Cup is less than 24 hours old, and the internet has already found its main character.Not a striker. Not a goalkeeper. Not even one of the tournament's many celebrity attendees.A duck.
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Following Mexico's 2-0 opening-day victory against South Africa, social media users quickly became obsessed with a video of a duck waddling through crowds in Mexico City while wearing a tiny Mexico jersey. (And no, it's not AI.) In a tournament known for producing unforgettable moments, the bird's appearance immediately earned it an unlikely place in the online conversation.
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The clip spread across social media, with fans crowning the feathered supporter everything from the "most famous duck in Mexico" to the tournament's MVP. Given that El Tri opened its World Cup campaign with a win, it's hard to argue with the duck's track record so far.
