AI-Powered News Analysis•Compare coverage across the political spectrum
GoodPointsNews
Admin
Back to Dashboard
Meet Merlin the Duck: Mexico's World Cup 'ambassador'

Meet Merlin the Duck: Mexico's World Cup 'ambassador'

The BBC’s Will Grant was amongst the crowds swarming to meet Merlin, a pet duck who went viral for waddling around Mexico City in the Mexican team's jersey.

June 19, 2026 at 05:41 AM Original source
1 agencies covered this story

Coverage by Political Leaning

See how different sides of the spectrum reported this story

Left
0 articles
No coverage
Lean Left
0 articles
No coverage
Center
1 articles
Lean Right
0 articles
No coverage
Right
0 articles
No coverage

Key People

L
Lady GagaCelebrity

Lady Gaga is an American singer, songwriter, and actress known for her musical versatility and groundbreaking performances.

M
MadonnaCelebrity

Madonna is a seven-time Grammy winner and pop star releasing a new album.

N
Nemesio Oseguera CervantesOther

Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes, also known as 'El Mencho', is a notorious drug lord in Mexico.

S
ShakiraCelebrity

Colombian singer known for her performances and music.

Locations

Rio de Janeiro, Brazil El Salvador, El Salvador Culiacán, Sinaloa, Mexico Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico Mexico City, Mexico Puerto Vallarta, Mexico

Tags

celebrity entertainment football merlin the duck mexico pet animals protest viral world cup

All Coverage

Meet Merlin the Duck: Mexico's World Cup 'ambassador'
BBC Newsvia rss

The BBC’s Will Grant was amongst the crowds swarming to meet Merlin, a pet duck who went viral for waddling around Mexico City in the Mexican team's jersey.

100%

Similar Stories

Related coverage based on topic and tags

Mexico's National Guard debuts tiny Chihuahua recruit - reuters.com

Mexico's National Guard debuts tiny Chihuahua recruit reuters.com

September 29, 2026 at 11:57 PM

I'm a wildlife cameraman but 'special' rare sightings can still take me by surprise

Wildlife cameraman Dan Abbot is caught off guard by a humpback whale, a rare sight in Welsh waters.

October 3, 2026 at 05:08 PM

Never played in Prem - and now face World Cup hosts

Jack Combes and Alex Post tell BBC Sport about a "dream come true" as they look ahead to the 2027 Rugby World Cup opener against hosts Australia.

October 1, 2026 at 06:09 PM

Inside Liverpool's increasing global investment in youth

Liverpool are becoming increasingly proactive in their search for global young talent. BBC Sport takes a closer look.

September 29, 2026 at 07:19 AM

Cardiff seal opening Welsh derby win over Scarlets

Cardiff triumph in the first United Rugby Championship (URC) Welsh derby of the season by beating Scarlets in Llanelli.

September 26, 2026 at 08:43 PM

Germany's Merz arrives in Kyiv to finalize drone deal, release aid - Reuters

Germany's Merz arrives in Kyiv to finalize drone deal, release aid Reuters

October 4, 2026 at 04:53 AM