The Mexican National Team’s victory over South Africa in the opening match of the 2026 World Cup sparked massive celebrations across the country. Thousands of fans took to the streets to celebrate the first three points for the team led by Javier Aguirre, especially in Mexico City, where the Angel of Independence once again became the main gathering point for the Mexican supporters.
However, amidst flags, chants, rain, and fireworks, an unexpected star stole the show, both from the crowd and on social media: a duck dressed in the colors of the Mexican National Team.
The images began circulating a few hours after the Mexican victory. They show the bird calmly strolling among hundreds of fans celebrating the result achieved at the Ciudad de México Stadium.
Wearing a green t-shirt with the national emblem, the unusual animal strolled through the crowd without showing any signs of nervousness, despite the intense atmosphere on Paseo de la Reforma.
The photos and videos quickly went viral. Users on various platforms shared the images accompanied by humorous comments and messages highlighting the peculiarity of the scene.
