Teen from Halifax Carries World Cup Ball

Thirteen-year-old Ibrahim Elsherif from Halifax is set to carry the match ball for the Egypt vs. New Zealand World Cup game in Vancouver — the only Nova Scotian among 13 youth chosen nationwide. Born in Cairo but raised in Canada, Ibrahim sees this as a powerful bridge between his Egyptian roots and Canadian identity. Selected after intense tryouts and a youth tournament, soccer has been his lifeline to community and belonging since his family moved to Canada when he was six. His coach and teammates are thrilled to see him shine on the world stage, while Ibrahim dreams not just of this moment, but of playing in the World Cup someday. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/9aa3e82a53631492