TikToker turns 9-year-old water seller’s dream into reality with World Cup gift

Home Breaking News TikToker turns 9-year-old water seller’s dream into reality with World Cup gift
TikToker Zachery Dereniowski surprised 9-year-old Los Angeles street vendor Ethan by buying out his entire drink and hot dog inventory, handing him $1,000 in cash, and gifting him and his father two tickets to a June 28, 2026 World Cup match between South Africa and Canada at SoFi Stadium. The viral video sparked widespread online reaction, with many praising the gesture and others debating the circumstances that led a 9-year-old to be selling goods on the street in the first place.