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Alex Freeman earns nickname 'Diamond's Little Brother' during World Cup debut

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 18, 2026, 8:14 PM

Last updated Jun 18, 2026

Alex Freeman earns nickname 'Diamond's Little Brother' during World Cup debut

Summary

Alex Freeman's World Cup debut for the U.S. Men's National Team has spurred a viral moment, thanks to a TikTok comment by his step-sister, Diamond Spaulding. Her post, which encouraged support for Freeman in his first World Cup appearance, led to the affectionate nickname 'Diamond's Little Brother.' The comment gained rapid traction on TikTok, collecting over 10,000 likes and prompting the USMNT account to join in on the fun. Support for Freeman continues to grow as fans engage with the storyline surrounding his nickname.

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Key Details

•Diamond Spaulding posted a TikTok supporting her brother Alex Freeman.
•Freeman is making his World Cup debut with the U.S. Men's National Team.
•The nickname 'Diamond's Little Brother' quickly went viral on social media.
•The official USMNT TikTok account joined in on promoting the nickname.
•Fans are rallying around Freeman during his World Cup journey.

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8:14 PMYahoo Sports — How One TikTok Comment Led to World Cup Player Alex Freeman's New Unexpected Nickname (Exclusive)

What they're saying

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Diamond Spaulding's TikTok comment about her stepbrother Alex Freeman went viral, earning him the nickname "Diamond's Little Brother"
— Yahoo Sports

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