Lamine Yamal celebrates World Cup win with little brother who charmed fans
Spanish football star Lamine Yamal's three-year-old brother, Kenye, has become an internet sensation following Spain's 2026 World Cup victory. Footage of the toddler celebrating on the sidelines has charmed fans globally, adding a personal touch to the team's historic win.
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Image source, FIFA/Getty Images Published 17 minutes ago Spanish footballer Lamine Yamal may have lifted the World Cup but it is his little brother Kenye who appears to have stolen the spotlight.
The three-year-old quickly become an internet sensation after footage of his exuberant celebrations following Spain's 1-0 victory over Argentina spread across social media on Sunday.
While Yamal, just 19 himself, continued his rise by helping Spain achieve football's biggest prize, attention swiftly turned to his younger brother's joyful reactions from the sidelines.
From sticking out his tongue on the big screen to wildly cheering on his older brother, Kenye has been hailed by fans as one of the unexpected breakout stars of the 2026 tournament.
Figure caption, Lamine Yamal's little brother steals the show at full time
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