After winning hearts across social media, supporters had launched an effort urging organizers to allow the beloved bird to attend the match alongside his family

Merlín the duck, Mexico’s unofficial World Cup mascot, stole the spotlight at President Claudia Sheinbaum’s news briefing

MEXICO CITY (AP) — Wearing the green jersey of Mexico’s national soccer team and a FIFA tie, he waddled into the room ahead of President Claudia Sheinbaum, took a seat

MEXICO CITY, June 22 : Merlin, the pet duck in a mini Mexico shirt who has become a viral sensation and an unofficial mascot of the World Cup, met Mexico's president on Monday.…

Merlin, the pet duck in a mini Mexico shirt who has become a viral sensation and an unofficial mascot of the World Cup, met Mexico’s president on Monday

The feathered celebrity waddled onto the stage at the start of Claudia Sheinbaum's regular morning press conference

Merlin the duck and his street-vendor owner got a seat at Claudia Sheinbaum's podium. Families of the disappeared waited outside for a meeting.

Claudia Sheinbaum meets Merlin, the duck who became a national football sensation

MEXICO CITY, June 23 — Merlin, the pet duck in a mini Mexico shirt who has become a viral sensation and an unofficial mascot of the World Cup, met Mexico’s president...

A viral sensation from this World Cup, Merlín the duck was at Mexico City's stadium before the national team's match against the Czech Republic

El pato Merlín, que se volvió la sensación al inicio del Mundial 2026 en México, sorprendió a todos al llegar al estadio previo al juego de la selección contra República Checa.

After winning hearts across social media, supporters had launched an effort urging organizers to allow the beloved bird to attend the match alongside his family

Merlín the duck’s bid to see his beloved Mexico live has hit a snag after he was barred from El Tri’s match with Czechia on Wednesday

A viral sensation from this World Cup, Merlín the duck was at Mexico City's stadium before the national team's match against the Czech Republic.