Lamine Yamal vacations in Cartagena, Colombia after World Cup triumph

Spanish forward Lamine Yamal, 19, celebrated Spain's 2026 FIFA World Cup victory by traveling to Cartagena, Colombia for a holiday. The Barcelona star was spotted walking the historic centre of the coastal city, accompanied by a security detail and greeting fans who gathered for photographs. Cartagena's mayor, Dumek Turbay Paz, posted on X praising the visit, saying the city is a favourite spot for sport stars. Yamal's presence followed earlier social‑media posts showing him holding a Colombian flag and listening to Colombian music, which had sparked speculation about a possible trip. The player confirmed the vacation before returning to Barcelona for pre‑season preparations. Cartagena, a major tourist destination, highlighted the visit as further evidence of its appeal to international athletes.