Spain lifted the World Cup, but that was it Laminate Yamalshorts that really broke the internet. A new historic 1-0 extra time win Argentina on July 19, Spain’s festivities were everything you’d expect, from confetti, chaos, and pure joy. But during the party, a 33-second clip of the 19-year-old Barcelona player looking nonchalant soon came to light, because no one saw it coming.
The Spanish victory at East Rutherford, New Jersey, was their second World Cup title, built for a flawless campaign. Seven clean sheets, just one goal, and a fierce strike from Ferran Torres in the final ended their dominance. At the center of it all was Yamal, who wrote his name in history as the youngest player to win the Euro and the World Cup. On the tarmac, he gave, and from him, went the virus.
The saggy shorts that launched a thousand memes
It pulls your pants up bro wtf ππππ pic.twitter.com/3BXsxBI4P2
– fan (@NoodleHairCR7) July 21, 2026
In the clip circulating now, Yamal can be seen playing with his teammates, completely lost in the moment. But fans couldn’t help but look at one thing, his sagging shorts. Social media didn’t waste much time; comments ranged from confused to downright wild. βIt pulls you in pants up bro wtf,’ said one. Another added, “How are his shorts?” One more joined the bandwagon, “What style is this I don’t know lol.”
Some joined the more aggressive streaks, while others questioned the trend altogether. “Idk why men do this; it doesn’t even look good,” one user wrote.
Men earn millions and the first thing they think about is showing their cheeks to other men https://t.co/jmVaS7T2SB
β Β£MINAJπ―π²πΊπ² (@DetroitEminaj) July 21, 2026
classy indeed https://t.co/zer7n0z5Ot pic.twitter.com/3C4ECu6Ib3
β Cat π (@CatShoshanna) July 21, 2026
How do his shorts fit?! π
Lamine Yamal πͺπΈπ pic.twitter.com/upnFVbhuDJ
– Soccer Twinks (@SoccerTwinks) July 20, 2026
What style is this I don’t know lol https://t.co/HPVLUEayPe
– Rπ§ (@NoRun7777) July 21, 2026
I know he’s 19 but he can already pull his pants up.
It’s so sad π https://t.co/YEhBV7mDeyβ Kanyeheyoβ’ (@ptuno) July 21, 2026
I need Lamine to pull her shorts up, man https://t.co/IgLncPYhmC
– Mr. Funganakwaki (@SeverinoTheWolf) July 21, 2026
but he’s just a boy!!!!!!!!!!! https://t.co/Tr8J18ghsO
β LosπΉ (@Rozay_kamau) July 21, 2026
We don’t want to see your whole ass brother π https://t.co/E8qW0nGytM
β JayJay Ray (@jayjayrayyyy) July 21, 2026
Please pull your pants up, you look stupid πππ https://t.co/oe8MTDSMVF
β Becca (@RebeccaSoza7) July 21, 2026
idk why men do this it doesn’t even look good https://t.co/MZkeh7dAtM
β πα FERRAN TORRES WORLD CUP WINNER (@LivTorres20) July 21, 2026
This is so cringe eww https://t.co/lHENrLwEPO
β shivamtweets11 (@ShivamTweets11) July 21, 2026
You are so quick to judge a 19 year old boy lolππππ https://t.co/tx6NXxGUht
β TrendShift π΅ β³ (@TrendshiftTea) July 21, 2026
Such a young man. https://t.co/2NehxrSpMl
– Unleavened Breads. (@Olisadindu) July 21, 2026
The sadness of Argentina
While Spain celebrated, Argentina were left to deal with a crushing defeat. Lionel Messi he described the loss as very painful, saying, “The pain is great, and it will take a long time for this wound to heal.” Still, the veteran forward praised the resilience of his team and thanked the fans for their unwavering support, calling it a time for national unity.
(Feature Photo Credit: Instagram/@lamineyamal)
ALSO READ| Lamine Yamal comforting Lionel Messi after Spain won 1-0 in the World Cup final against Argentina
