Merlin the duck, wearing a Mexico national team jersey, is held by his owner Christian Gomez. (Anadolu via ) More than a week into the tournament, World Cup fans are delivering moments that few of us ...

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 ...

The duck — who skyrocketed to internet fame in early June after he was seen reveling in the festivities following Mexico’s first victory in the tournament — has since become ...

Meet Merlin, the viral duck who went from walking the streets of Mexico City to becoming one of the most talked-about personalities of the World Cup ...