Nova Scotia teen with Egyptian roots chosen as official ball carrier for World Cup match
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Nova Scotia teen with Egyptian roots chosen as official ball carrier for World Cup match
By Rebecca Lau & Mitchell Bailey Global News
Posted June 11, 2026 12:47 pm
Updated June 11, 2026 6:09 pm
2 min read
A Nova Scotian teen says he's on the verge of living out his soccer dream. Ibrahim Elsherif, 13, has been selected to carry out the match ball for an upcoming FIFA World Cup faceoff in Vancouver. As Mitchell Bailey reports, the teen and his dad say it's a full circle moment following a lengthy journey. – Jun 11, 2026
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