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Headline: From Pond To Pitch: Merlin The Duck Named Unofficial Mexico Mascot For The 2026 FIFA World Cup

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Carla Gomez, the owner of Merlin, the duck famous en social media and Mexicos President Claudia Sheinbaum Pardo speaking during a briefing where the bird received the appointment as the unofficial mascot of the host City Mexico for the 2026 FIFA World Cup at the National Palace. on June 22, 2026 in Mexico City, Mexico.

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PersonInImage: Carla Gomez, the owner of Merlin, the duck famous en social media and Mexicos President Claudia Sheinbaum Pardo