After winning the 2026 World Cup, Lamine Yamal enjoyed a memorable holiday in Colombia. The 19-year-old star delighted fans by singing alongside Ryan Castro and surprisingly knowing every word of a famous song supporting the Colombia national team.
Yamal Enjoys Colombia Holiday After World Cup Victory
After becoming a World Cup champion at just 19, Lamine Yamal decided to spend his summer holiday in Colombia. The young Barcelona star quickly attracted attention as he visited Cartagena, Bogotá and, most recently, Medellín.
Wherever Yamal went, he received a warm welcome from local fans. The arrival of the world champion became a special event, with large crowds of residents and tourists gathering to see him.
One supporter even gave Yamal a Real Cartagena shirt as a gift. The young forward happily accepted it and kept it as a souvenir from his trip.
Yamal Shows Off His Singing Skills in Medellín
One of the most memorable moments of Yamal’s holiday happened in Comuna 13, Medellín. During his visit, the 2007-born star unexpectedly showed off his singing skills by performing “El ritmo que nos une” alongside Colombian singer Ryan Castro.
Several videos shared on social media showed Yamal surrounded by a large crowd. Many fans tried to get close to the Spain international to ask for an autograph or take a photo with him.
The biggest surprise came when “El ritmo que nos une” started playing. Ryan Castro originally created the song to support the Colombia national team during the 2024 Copa America.
What impressed fans most was that Lamine Yamal appeared to know the entire song and sang along without missing any words. His natural performance led many supporters to joke that he looked like “a true Colombian”.
Social media was soon filled with funny reactions after Yamal’s performance with Ryan Castro. Some fans even joked that the 19-year-old was “more Colombian than arepa”, referring to one of Colombia’s most famous traditional foods.
