'Merlin' the Duck Grabs Headlines Amid World Cup Fever; Video Goes Viral

A pet duck has become Mexico's "ambassador" for the FIFA World Cup. The pet duck, named 'Merlin', took on this unofficial ambassadorial role for Mexico during the tournament.

Videos of the two-year-old duck walking through the streets of Mexico City while wearing a Mexican team jersey and socks have gone viral.

While soccer's most famous players are once again at the center of international attention due to the World Cup, Merlin has also stepped into the spotlight.

The duck garnered widespread attention thanks to his perfectly fitting, tiny Team Mexico jersey and the confident stride with which he walks around his neighborhood in Mexico City.

Merlin was first spotted during the celebrations after Mexico won its first match of the World Cup. Following the release of the video at that time, the duck instantly became an internet star.