21.07.2026 14:42
During the celebrations following Spain's 2026 FIFA World Cup victory, young star Lamine Yamal became a global trend on social media due to his extremely low-waisted and sagging shorts style when he appeared on stage.
After Spain became World Champion by defeating Argentina 1-0 in the final in New Jersey, approximately 2 million fans celebrated in Cibeles Square in the capital Madrid. Barcelona's 19-year-old player Lamine Yamal, the youngest player to win both a European Championship and World Cup medal, made waves on social media with the style of shorts he wore during the celebrations.
Some football fans and traditional media figures described this image as "disrespectful, vulgar, and undisciplined" in front of 2 million people and in photos taken with the trophy. Comments were made on social media such as "Please, someone teach that kid to pull up his pants."
Young fans argued that this was the natural right of a 19-year-old world champion, reflecting the new generation's rap/street culture. They defended Yamal, saying, "The kid just won the World Cup, and people are still obsessing over the length of his shorts."