From Johannesburg to the World Cup spotlight: Luca Human-Maré earns a place in Bafana Bafana’s walkout moment

A Johannesburg Grade 5 learner, Luca Human-Maré, has been selected as an official FIFA World Cup 2026 match ball carrier after winning a Kia-hosted competition. His once-in-a-lifetime role will put a South African child on the biggest stage in football as the tournament heads to North America.