Kenye Yamal's best moments of 2026 World Cup, from viral big board clips to celebration with brother Lamine Yamal

If there's one player who soccer fans will be keeping a close eye on for the long-term future thanks to the 2026 World Cup, it's likely Lamine Yamal.

At 19 years old, Yamal won his first World Cup with Spain, continuing to cement himself as one of the most accomplished young players the sport has ever seen. But despite Yamal's stardom during the World Cup, it was his brother who sometimes stole the show.

Kenye Yamal, Lamine's younger brother, went viral a few times for his celebrations, moments on the pitch and hugs with Spain's star.

Here's a look at the viral clips of Lamine Yamal's brother throughout the 2026 World Cup.

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Who is Lamine Yamal's brother?

Yamal's half-brother is Keyne Yamal. He is just three years old, but has become fairly well-known, especially throughout Spain's fanbase, as he's appeared at Lamine Yamal's games.

Born to Ebana Yamal in late 2022 with a different father than Lamine Yamal, Keyne has often been seen cheering his brother on at 2026 World Cup games, on top of his past appearances at Barcelona matchups. 

Lamine told reporters of his brother after Spain's World Cup win over Austria: "I'm moved when I see my little brother this happy, as well as seeing my mum and friends living the life they always dreamed of," as well as "My little brother means everything to me. I am in love with him; it feels like he is my son."

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Kenye Yamal viral moments at 2026 World Cup

Throughout the 2026 World Cup, Kenye Yamal might have gotten more time on the screens than Lamine — fans quickly made him an internet sensation as his adorable celebrations appeared on social media.

During Spain's 2-1 win over Belgium in the quarterfinals, Kenye was shown on the big screen — and Lamine was spotted laughing at his brother afterward.

Lamine Yamal couldn't help but laugh after seeing his little brother Keyne on the big screen 🤣 pic.twitter.com/HGNUK63BEJ

— FOX Sports (@FOXSports) July 10, 2026

Even when Kenye was just practicing his own soccer skills on the pitch before games, fans couldn't get enough.

Of course, when Lamine Yamal and Spain secured the World Cup trophy and began their celebrations, Kenye was right there next to his brother.

Kenye was seen running up to Lamine, then hugging him as a World Cup champion for the first time:

Lamine Yamal and his brother, Keyne, share a wholesome moment postgame pic.twitter.com/zEGNtn2q3t

— FOX Sports (@FOXSports) July 19, 2026

Lamine, rocking sunglasses, also posed for a picture with Kenye and the trophy.

Finally trophy with this duo 🥹❣️ pic.twitter.com/R3vkvI6ONQ

— Mira ᯓ★ (@AddictedtoFCB8) July 20, 2026

After the World Cup final, even the police working on the field at MetLife Stadium had some fun with the 3-year-old.

It seems we're not the only ones who love Lamine's brother. Even the police in America are fans of him 🥹❤️ pic.twitter.com/ejjwYy6VgM

— ᴍᴇɴᴀ ♑︎ (@menaox2) July 20, 2026

Kenye Yamal was also seen running around with another kid his age after Spain's victory:

Lamine Yamal’s brother, Kayne, made some new little friends yesterday 😅 pic.twitter.com/POtJfVj0x5

— Cleverly 💐 (@Cleverlydey4u) July 20, 2026

He may have aspirations of following in Lamine's footsteps — another viral clip of Kenye saw him score a "goal" then start running in celebration.

— Bleacher Report (@BleacherReport) July 20, 2026