00:00Mexico's World Cup story has taken an unexpected turn.
00:04In Mexico City, a duck named Merlin has become a symbol of hope.
00:09Wearing a national team jersey, he walks with his owners, Carla, and her son Christian
00:14as they sell soft drinks and move through the World Cup atmosphere.
00:19Merlin is more than a viral moment.
00:21He was a gift for Christian, but quickly became part of the family.
00:25The bond is clear as the duck never leaves his side and joins daily routines across the city.
00:32What started as a simple story has caught fans' attention across the tournament.
00:38Merlin has even been seen reacting to a football, tapping it back with his beak, adding to his reputation.
00:46Now, some supporters believe he could be Mexico's unofficial lucky charm in this World Cup run
00:52as the team chases a place in the quarterfinals for the first time since 1986
00:57and looks to break the fifth-game curse.
01:01With Mexico on home soil and confidence growing after their opening win, belief is rising.
01:09Whether coincidence or not, Merlin has become part of the conversation.
01:13All eyes remain on Mexico as the tournament continues, with fans holding on to every bit of hope in this
01:20World Cup.
01:24Let's get started.
01:25Let's get started.
01:28Just for sure, we're going to break the fifth of the season.
01:29Let's get started.
01:29Let's get started.
01:29Let's get started.
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