# @bbcnews on Instagram

- **Type:** Video
- **Original URL:** https://www.instagram.com/p/DZyL669jOIC
- **Gondola URL:** https://gondola.cc/posts/66972941-bbcnews-instagram
- **Thumbnail:** https://img.gondola.cc/tr:w-,h-,fo-auto/postThumbnails/8cc92de084.jpg
- **Posted:** 2026-06-19T22:26:24.000+00:00
- **Account Owner:** BBC News (@bbcnews) — https://gondola.cc/bbcnews

## Caption

Have you seen Mexico’s new FIFA World Cup mascot?
 
A family's pet duck called Merlin has become Mexico's "ambassador" for the Fifa World Cup after going viral waddling through the streets of Mexico City wearing the Mexican team's jersey and custom socks.
 
Tap the link in @BBCNews's bio to read more. 

#FifaWorldCup  #MexicoCity #MerlinTheDuck #BBCNews

## Stats

- **Views:** 272,773
- **Likes:** 35,277
- **Shares:** 0
- **Comments:** 263

## Tags

fifaworldcup, merlintheduck, mexicocity, bbcnews

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