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South Florida teen selected by baseball legend Alex Rodriguez as Coca-Cola flag bearer for World Cup final
Summary by The Miami Editorial Desk Litzy Grijalba , as published by WSVN 7 News
· July 15, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key points Sebastian Garcia, 18, will be participating in the event, thanks to baseball legend Alex Rodriguez. A South Florida teenager has been selected for a unique opportunity related to the World Cup final.
A South Florida teenager has been selected for a unique opportunity related to the World Cup final. Sebastian Garcia, 18, will be participating in the event, thanks to baseball legend Alex Rodriguez. Further details about Garcia's role are available from the source.
Rodriguez, a Fox Sports analyst and Boys & Girls alumnus, informed Garcia of the news during a Zoom call. The opportunity is described as a field of dreams for Garcia, and he will be involved in the FIFA World Cup final, although the specific nature of his participation is not specified in the given information.
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Category: sports Published: July 15, 2026 Source: WSVN 7 News Reading time: 1 min
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