Lamine Yamal’s brother Keyne never disappoints when it comes to showing his passion for the game. The toddler, known for his adorable antics, once again grabbed the spotlight after Spain defeated Belgium to qualify for the FIFA World Cup 2026 semi-finals. Keyne, who was in the stands with his parents, erupted into a wild celebration, which was captured by the on-field camera. Even Yamal was left in splits after his little brother appeared on the giant screen.
The three-year-old emerged as an overnight social media sensation after his passionate reactions during the Round of 16 clash between Spain and Portugal went viral. Sitting on his father’s shoulder, he raised his hands and shouted “Vamos” as Mikel Merino scored a stoppage-time winner in Dallas.
Why is Lamine Yamal’s brother trending after Spain vs Belgium?
No matter how much he understands football at this age, Kenye always seems hyped up, cheering for his elder brother. Spain had to dig deep to overcome Belgium. Mikel Merino once again turned out to be a super-sub and clinched a last-gasp victory with a late strike.
After La Roja edged the contest 2-1, Yamal’s brother could not hold back his emotions and aggressively celebrated the knockout victory. His reaction again created a stir on social media, with fans appreciating his passion and energy.
Watch how Lamine Yamal’s brother Keyne celebrated Spain’s quarter-final triumph:
O Lamine Yamal vendo o irmão dele fazer a festa da torcida espanhola na arquibancada.
O Keyne já virou o mascote oficial da seleção da Espanha. 😂🇪🇸 pic.twitter.com/nljLGMy50N
— FLA Henrique (@flahenriquebr) July 10, 2026
Who is Keyne– Lamine Yamal’s Half-Brother?
Keyne, Lamine Yamal’s younger half-brother, was born in September 2022 to Yamal’s mother, Sheila Ebana, after her separation from Yamal’s father, Mounir Nasraoui. Yamal has often spoken about his modest upbringing and takes pride in seeing his family enjoy a better life today. He has shared that one of his greatest joys is watching Keyne experience the happy childhood he wished for himself.
Despite his young age, Keyne has become a familiar face among Barcelona and Spanish supporters. He is frequently seen cheering for Yamal from the stands and has joined him on the pitch on several memorable occasions. Following Spain’s UEFA Euro 2024 triumph, Keyne ran onto the field to celebrate with his older brother. He also accompanied Yamal to the 2024 Ballon d’Or ceremony, where the Barcelona star received the Kopa Trophy.
