She Thought It Was Spam. Instead, a Staten Island Woman Won a World Cup Dream Trip

Mary Barnes thought a strange email was spam, but it was real. The Staten Island resident won Verizon’s “Breakfast with Beckham” experience. The prize was tied to the 2026 FIFA World Cup through Verizon Shine. Barnes got hotel accommodations, transportation, and tickets to Fanatics Fest. She also attended the World Cup final at MetLife Stadium. Barnes said the weekend felt unbelievable after 10 years in social work.