The Mexico national football team has found a new symbol of its passion in Pato Merlín, a duck that has become a sensation on social media during the 2026 World Cup. The duck's owner, a Mexican fan, dressed it in a team jersey and took it to Mexico City, where it became an instant attraction. Pato Merlín has accumulated millions of views on social media and has received official invitations from FIFA to attend the Fan Fest in Mexico City. But Pato Merlín is not the only duck that has become an unofficial mascot of a country in the 2026 World Cup. In Scotland, a duck named Donny has been adopted by Scottish fans and has become a symbol of their passion for football. Donny has been decorated with a Scotland flag vest and has been seen marching to the rhythm of bagpipes among fans with kilts and flags in Boston. The initiative arises as a tribute and a fun replica of the Mexican Pato Merlín. Pato Merlín and Donny are just two examples of how football fans can create their own unofficial mascots and turn them into viral sensations. In the past, other animals have been adopted as unofficial mascots of countries in the World Cup, such as Paul the Octopus, who became a predictor of results in the 2010 World Cup. Pato Merlín and Donny have shown that the creativity and passion of football fans can lead to the creation of unique and fun symbols that can bring people together and create a festive atmosphere around football. The 2026 World Cup has been a tournament full of surprises and emotions, and Pato Merlín and Donny have been just two of the many fun and memorable moments that have occurred during the tournament. The Mexico national football team has been working hard to advance in the tournament and has demonstrated its skill and determination on the field. With the support of its fans and the luck of its unofficial mascot, Pato Merlín, the Mexico national football team is ready to face any challenge that comes its way in the 2026 World Cup.