Twelve-Year-Old Soccer Dreamer's World Cup Wish

Twelve-year-old Andres, who’s survived four open-heart surgeries, is about to live his biggest dream: catching a World Cup match live at MetLife Stadium as Panama takes on England. This milestone wish — Make-A-Wish Arizona’s 9,000th — is more than just a game; it’s a triumph of heart, hope, and community. His mom, Elizabeth, breaks down in emotion as she recalls the moments they thought he wouldn’t make it — but Andres keeps pushing, finding strength in soccer even without playing competitively. He’s got custom gear, a Portugal-Mexico fan, and a bold prediction: England wins. This is a story of resilience, miracles, and the power of dreams coming true. 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/4d60e03c3322ab9d