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Georgia teen Madison Vineyard fulfills dream at FIFA World Cup

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 2, 2026, 9:10 PM

Last updated Jul 2, 2026

Georgia teen Madison Vineyard fulfills dream at FIFA World Cup

Summary

Madison Vineyard, a 14-year-old from Walton County, participated as a FIFA Flag Bearer for the match between England and DR Congo on July 1 at Atlanta Stadium. With the support of Coca-Cola, she joined other teen McDonald's employees for the memorable experience. Madison, who recently trained at the FC Barcelona Academy, expressed her excitement and described the day as a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity, carrying England's flag during the event. Her mother, Kristen Vineyard, noted the significance of this moment for Madison's soccer aspirations.

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By the Numbers

•Madison Vineyard served as a FIFA Flag Bearer on July 1.
•The match featured England against DR Congo at Atlanta Stadium.
•Coca-Cola sponsored Madison and other teen McDonald's employees for the event.
•Madison recently attended training at the FC Barcelona Academy.
•Her mother highlighted the importance of this experience for her daughter's soccer dreams.

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9:10 PMYahoo Sports — FIFA World Cup dream comes true for Georgia teen

What they're saying

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Madison Vineyard, a 14-year-old from Walton County, believes that when you do what you love, great things happen. On Thursday, she got to live that belief for real at the FIFA World Cup.
— Yahoo Sports

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