VIDEO: Lamine Yamal’s little brother Keyne becomes one of World Cup’s most loved faces

While Lamine Yamal was making history on the pitch during Spain’s FIFA World Cup triumph, his three-year-old brother Keyne quietly became one of the tournament’s most endearing figures.

As Spain celebrated their 1-0 victory over Argentina in the final to lift their second World Cup title, Keyne joined his elder brother on the pitch for the celebrations, creating an emotional moment that quickly captured the hearts of football fans worldwide.

Lamine Yamal kisses his brother Keyne. AP

Throughout Spain’s successful campaign, Keyne had been a familiar face in the stands, cheering passionately for his brother and reacting with pure excitement during matches. His animated celebrations, joyful expressions and unwavering support for Yamal turned him into an unexpected fan favourite.

One of the most touching routines of the tournament came after Spain’s matches when Yamal would look towards the stadium screens to find his younger brother. Once they spotted each other, the siblings would exchange waves and smiles, moments that quickly spread across social media.

Lamine Yamal's brother Keyne plays with a police officer. AP

Keyne’s presence added an emotional dimension to Yamal’s World Cup journey, showing the family support behind Spain’s young superstar. Their bond became one of the memorable stories of the tournament, with fans following the little boy’s reactions almost as closely as the action on the field.

Yamal’s mother, Sheila Ebana, also shared photos and videos of Keyne during the competition, giving supporters a glimpse of the young fan’s World Cup experience and further increasing his popularity.

Although Yamal’s performances played a major role in Spain’s historic success, it was his younger brother Keyne who emerged as one of the tournament’s most charming personalities, leaving fans with some of the most heartwarming images of the World Cup.