Spain's World Cup quarter-final victory over Belgium on Friday was marked by a heartwarming moment between star player Lamine Yamal and his younger brother. As the team celebrated their 2-1 win at SoFi Stadium, cameras captured Yamal's three-year-old brother, Keyne, reacting with delight on the stadium's large screen.
Mikel Merino scored the decisive goal for Spain after Charles De Ketelaere had equalized Fabian Ruiz's earlier strike. Following the match, Yamal, 18, spotted his brother Keyne waving and smiling at him from the stands. The toddler, realizing he was on the big screen, responded with a series of animated facial expressions that quickly gained attention on social media.
Keyne's enthusiastic display has previously been noted during the World Cup, notably during Spain's group stage match against Australia, where he was seen passionately cheering for his brother. Yamal's family has been a consistent presence, supporting Spain throughout the tournament as they aim for their second World Cup title.
Spain, the reigning European champions, will now face tournament favorites France in the semi-finals. The team has reached the World Cup final only once before, securing victory in 2010. Yamal's own rise to prominence mirrors his brother's precocious nature, having debuted for Barcelona at 15 and quickly establishing himself as a key player for both club and country.