Lamine Yamal's brother Keyne is headed to World Cup final
Three-year-old Keyne, the little brother of Spain star Lamine Yamal, is headed to the FIFA World Cup final after La Roja’s 2-0 semifinal win over France. Fans following yamal lamine coverage saw Keyne race through the Dallas Stadium stands for a hug that capped his viral World Cup run.
Key Takeaways
- Keyne, 3, is set for Spain’s World Cup final after the 2-0 semifinal win over France on July 14, 2026.
- Post-match footage showed him running through the stands at Dallas Stadium to hug Lamine Yamal, who scooped him up.
- The toddler half-brother has gone viral cheering Spain goals; Yamal says people love him and he has not fully realized the attention.
- Born in September 2022 to Sheila Ebana, Keyne is a frequent face at Barcelona games and past big nights with his brother.
What happened after Spain beat France?
After Spain shut out France 2-0 in the 2026 FIFA World Cup semifinal on Tuesday, July 14, 19-year-old Lamine Yamal celebrated with family in the stands at Dallas Stadium in Arlington, Texas.
According to People, SportsCenter-shared footage showed Keyne running through the stands, arms outstretched, before Yamal picked him up for a tight embrace. The brothers then headed through the stands together as fans congratulated the Spain star.
Mikel Oyarzabal and Pedro Porro scored the goals that sent Spain to its first World Cup final since 2010.
Why is Keyne such a big deal at this World Cup?
USA Today notes Keyne has been an ever-present at Spain games, with broadcast cameras often catching him celebrating wildly after goals. Unlike most player siblings in the stands, he is still a toddler — and that contrast has fueled the buzz.
Yamal’s mother, Sheila Ebana, remarried after splitting with Yamal’s father when he was young. She later welcomed Keyne in September 2022, making him Yamal’s maternal half-brother. The pair already shared TikTok videos before this summer’s spotlight.
Ahead of the France match, Yamal told reporters he does not think Keyne has realized how famous he has become. “He does what he does at home and when the camera is on him, he does something goofy,” Yamal said. “When he’s older, he’ll see it. I like that people have so much love for him.”
How close are Lamine Yamal and Keyne?
Yamal has called his little brother “everything to me” and likened the bond to a father-and-son relationship, per People. He previously said he is moved to see Keyne happy and to see his mum living the life she dreamed of.
Keyne is also a regular at Barcelona matches and attended the 2024 Ballon d’Or ceremony when Yamal won the Kopa Trophy for best under-21 player. After Euro 2024 celebrations, the toddler even stormed the field with mom to celebrate with his brother.
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Where does Spain play the World Cup final?
USA Today reported before the semifinal that if Spain advanced, Keyne could attend his first World Cup final on Sunday in New Jersey. Spain’s win over France locked that path in — putting a 3-year-old in the middle of football’s biggest stage, and giving Lamine Yamal one more reason to smile when the cameras cut to the stands.