Ten-Year-Old Sofia Walks World Cup Field | Oakland News

A ten-year-old soccer star from Oakland, Sofia Palacios, made her dream come true by walking out onto the World Cup field as a player escort — a tradition since 2002 designed to inspire kids to play and have fun. Selected through a Quaker Oats and Common Goal initiative that spotlighted underserved communities, Sofia, who moved from Chile two years ago, was thrilled to represent her heritage alongside Paraguayan player Julio Enciso. From soccer clinics to stadium walkthroughs, every step prepared her for the moment — and her family back home cheered her on as she held hands with a pro, symbolizing her pride in her roots and her love for the game. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://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/c8dc3a86d227a3fa