Pato Merlín ya es símbolo del Mundial: Así pasó de vender aguas a ser embajador mundialista

The viral phenomenon of the 2026 World Cup has a name and feathers: Merlin the Duck. Carla and her son Cristian shared how their pet went from accompanying them daily while they worked selling water and soft drinks to becoming one of the most beloved figures among Mexican fans. Dressed in the Mexican national team jersey, Merlin began attracting attention on the streets until videos of him went viral on social media. His popularity grew so much that he was recognized by FIFA as an official ambassador for the World Cup atmosphere and received invitations to attend World Cup matches. The family recounted that they were even invited to the National Palace, where they met President Claudia Sheinbaum. They also announced that they will begin the process of registering the "Merlin the Duck" trademark with the Mexican Institute of Industrial Property (IMPI), with the aim of protecting the mascot's image and preventing third parties from using his popularity without authorization. #DuckMerlin #WorldCup2026 #MexicanNationalTeam Grupo Fórmula #WePowerYourVoice Subscribe to our YouTube channel! http://goo.gl/NAKFkj Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/50b... Stay informed minute by minute on our social media: Facebook: http://goo.gl/5UHZOQ Twitter: http://goo.gl/nEXxVF Suggested Channels:    / @formulachismecito      / @logierf      / @orfeonoficial   Watch our live stream: https://www.radioformula.com.mx/en-vi... Download our App: iOS: https://apple.co/3rANPOj Android: https://play.google.com/store/apps/de... For questions, comments, or suggestions, please contact us at: [email protected]