Mexico Fans Dress Duck For World Cup, Wild Scenes From Day 1

By TMZ | Created at 2026-06-12 14:33:40 | Updated at 2026-06-12 15:59:11 1 hour ago

World Cup This Fan's Really Ducking Cute!!!

Published June 12, 2026 7:18 AM PDT

We already have a submission for best fan of the FIFA World Cup ... 'cause this one fits the bill!!

The first day of the international soccer tournament kicked off on Thursday ... with Mexico and South Africa duking it out in Mexico City.

There were plenty of memorable moments from the 2-0 win for El Tri ... but one clip of an adorable duck supporting its favorite team is taking the cake.

A clip posted on social media shows the lil' one waddling among the humans in Mexico City ... all while rocking a Mexico jersey.

¡Así el festejo del triunfo de México! ⚽🥅
Hizo que lloviera con todo en el Ángel. 🌩️ pic.twitter.com/6Ock4t6P7o @webcamsdemexico

The visual is pretty tame compared to the other wild antics from Thursday -- Mexico fans flooded the streets after securing the dub ... and took to the streets to celebrate, a la New York Knicks supporters this NBA Finals.

Soccer really is the world's sport, 'cause it's bringing people from all different countries together. Mexican diehards have been hanging out with the folks in town to watch South Korea ... even soaking in their victory over Czechia together!!

Mexicans gathered around this Korean guy to celebrate with him after their match yesterday and started shouting BTS BTS BTS…He was the only Korean among them😂✨ pic.twitter.com/ZhdIbz8OXu @dammiedammie35

They might live thousands of miles apart, but the Mexican fans found common ground by chanting "BTS" to show one Korean spectator some love.

Así se divierte el coreano con la afición tapatía | México vs Sudáfrica @futpicante @ESPNmx pic.twitter.com/GWV9fZFS22 @diegoyvey

Another got thrown into the air among a bunch of Mexico supporters ... which is really what the World Cup is all about!!

There's more where that came from ... as folks dusted off their best "Gangnam Style" dances as well.

EL 'GANGNAM STYLE' A LO MEXICANO 🇰🇷 🇲🇽

🤣 Por esto y más... amamos el Mundial. pic.twitter.com/NHiZYKWJGk @ESPNmx

Speaking of K-pop, aespa idols Karina and Winter actually attended the match at Estadio Guadalajara ... and they must've been good luck charms.

Mexico and South Korea is the new friendship we're here for -- but they'll be enemies next week when they face off in the group stages.

We'll cover all the action, but to catch what's going down on the pitch, viewers can stream every match of the FIFA World Cup™ 2026 from June 11 to July 19 on FOX One.

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