Lamine Yamal may not have scored in the World Cup final, but his 6PM German boxer shorts have absolutely exploded online, putting him squarely in the spotlight as Spain’s social media MVP. The teenager, already a sensation, cemented his viral status not just with his incredible play, but also with those now-famous baby bath-tub photos alongside Lionel Messi. Honestly, the kid’s little brother, Keyne, who was at every single one of Spain’s matches, was the only one even close to matching Lamine’s online star power during their World Cup run.
The Youngest Ever to Do It, On and Off the Field
At a mind-blowing 19 years and six days old, Lamine Yamal didn’t just win; he carved his name into history. This dude became the youngest player ever to snag both the European Championship and the World Cup. Think about that for a second: he’s the first player under 20 to achieve that insane double. While Spain celebrated their World Cup triumph through Madrid, you could see those distinctive 6PM boxer shorts peeking out in tons of photos of the FC Barcelona winger. He didn’t score in the final against Argentina, which ended with fisticuffs at the final whistle, but his social media game? Pure gold. With a massive 56.2 million followers on Instagram, Yamal isn’t just winning trophies, he’s building an empire, and it makes total sense that a brand like 6PM would latch onto that.
6PM: More Than Just Underwear, It’s a Movement
So, what’s the deal with 6PM? It’s not just some random underwear label. This streetwear brand, founded in 2016 by German entrepreneur Achraf Ait Bouzalim, has roots deep in the hip-hop scene and a massive social media presence, boasting 483,000 followers on Instagram. Like Yamal, whose father Mounir Nasraoui hails from Morocco, Bouzalim also has Moroccan roots and embodies this young, international, multicultural identity. The brand got its start producing rap records with artists like Reezy and Luciano, so it’s got that street cred. Their entire strategy relies on exclusive drops that sell out crazy fast, building hype and identification. They even had a World Cup prediction competition on their site. Their Instagram post about Yamal winning the World Cup sums it up perfectly: “WE’RE NOT SAYING THEY MAKE YOU SCORE BETTER, BUT CONGRATS @lamineyamal ON WINNING THE 2026 WORLD CUP WITH LA ROJA”. It’s all about supporting the culture and the stars driving it.
Here’s the wild part: you can still snag a two-pack of Lamine Yamal’s famous boxer shorts for 30 euros on the 6PM website. For real, they haven’t sold out yet! But with Yamal’s undeniable star power skyrocketing and 6PM’s relentless social media game, you know that won’t last forever. This kid isn’t just playing the game; he’s changing it, one viral moment at a time.
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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.
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