Lamine Yamal added another unforgettable chapter to his career after helping Spain edge past defending champions Argentina 1-0 after extra time to lift the 2026 FIFA World Cup on Sunday.
The victory secured Spain's second World Cup title and marked another milestone for the 19-year-old, who had already won the UEFA European Championship with his country in 2024 while continuing to shine for FC Barcelona.
But amid the celebrations, it wasn't just Yamal who had fans talking.
His three-year-old half-brother, Keyne, captured hearts with his cheerful personality and affectionate moments alongside the Spain star. From celebrating on the pitch after matches to appearing in family videos shared online, the toddler quickly became one of the tournament's most talked-about faces, with international media dubbing him the World Cup's"best little star".
A little brother stealing hearts
Keyne has become a familiar face to Yamal's supporters over the past few years.
The brothers are often seen dancing together, playing with toy cars and sharing playful moments on social media. Their close relationship is something Yamal has never hidden.
"My little brother is everything to me. I am in love with him, it feels like he is my son."
While Keyne may only be three years old, his joyful presence has become part of Yamal's biggest milestones — including Spain's historic World Cup triumph.
The woman behind his journey
Behind Yamal's success is his mother, Sheila Ebana, who was born in Bata, Equatorial Guinea, before settling in Catalonia.
After separating from Yamal's father when he was around three years old, she raised him while working long hours in the hospitality industry. Although their time together was often limited, Yamal has spoken openly about the sacrifices she made throughout his childhood.
"My mother couldn't be with me much because of work, but she always made me dinner when she came home at night."
As his football career flourished, Yamal fulfilled one of his biggest dreams by buying his mother a home in Barcelona.
"She's my queen. She deserves everything."
A father's sacrifices
Yamal's father, Mounir Nasraoui, was born in Larache, Morocco, before moving to Spain as a child.
Growing up, Nasraoui worked manual jobs while supporting his son's football ambitions. Although Yamal's parents went their separate ways, he spent his childhood between both homes, maintaining a close relationship with each of them.
Yamal's decision to represent Spain instead of Morocco later became a major talking point because of his father's heritage. Despite the attention surrounding that choice, he remained committed to Spain — a decision that has since seen him become both a European and World Cup champion.
A family shaped by resilience
Long before Yamal became one of football's brightest young stars, his family's journey began with his paternal grandmother.
According to Yamal, she was the first to leave Morocco for Spain, arriving in Mataró on her own before working multiple jobs to bring the rest of the family across.
"My grandmother was the first to arrive. She worked three shifts so my father could come."
Her determination gave Yamal's father the opportunity to build a new life in Spain — one that would eventually shape the footballer's own future.
Today, Yamal has repaid that sacrifice by buying homes not only for his mother and father, but also for his grandmother.