Nico Williams injured in World Cup match against Uruguay
ESPN Soccer • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 27, 2026, 10:37 PM
Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Nico Williams of Spain suffered a significant injury during the 1-0 victory over Uruguay on June 27, jeopardizing his World Cup participation. The Athletic Bilbao forward was fouled by Nicolas de la Cruz and left the match limping. Williams expressed deep frustration about the injury, describing it as one of the worst days of his life. Spain's head coach, Luis de la Fuente, is also concerned about another forward, Yéremy Pino, who may have a shoulder injury that could sideline him for the rest of the tournament. Pino played through the injury but is undergoing further examination.
- •Nico Williams suffered a right leg injury against Uruguay.
- •He calls the injury one of the worst days of his life.
- •Yéremy Pino may miss the rest of the World Cup due to a shoulder injury.
- •Spain finished top of Group H with a 1-0 win over Uruguay.
- 11:18 PMESPN Soccer — Spain's Williams on injury: One of my worst days
- 10:27 PMYahoo Sports — Williams adds to Spain's injury woes with Pino maybe out of World Cup
- 8:52 PMYahoo Sports — Spain's Williams hits out at Uruguay over World Cup injury
"Nico Williams is the latest Spain player on the treatment table as he described dealing with an injury after the 1-0 win over Uruguay as "one of the worst days of my life. " Williams, the 23-year-old Athletic Bilbao player, was fouled by Nicolas de la Cruz in the final group match on Friday and then was seen limping on his right leg.
"Spain winger Nico Williams said suffering a latest injury setback was "one of the worst days of his life" as he criticised Uruguay for lashing out in a 1-0 defeat that ended their World Cup."Today is one of the worst days of my life.
"Spain winger Nico Williams said he had suffered "one of the worst days of my life" after an injury against Uruguay on Friday jeopardized his future participation in the World Cup.
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External links- ESPN SoccerJun 27, 2026, 11:18 PMSpain's Williams on injury: One of my worst days
Spain winger Nico Williams said he had suffered "one of the worst days of my life" after an injury against Uruguay on Friday jeopardized his future participation in the World Cup.
- Yahoo SportsJun 27, 2026, 10:27 PMWilliams adds to Spain's injury woes with Pino maybe out of World Cup
Nico Williams is the latest Spain player on the treatment table as he described dealing with an injury after the 1-0 win over Uruguay as "one of the worst days of my life. " Williams, the 23-year-old Athletic Bilbao player, was fouled by Nicolas de la Cruz in the final group match on Friday and then was seen limping on his right leg.
- Yahoo SportsJun 27, 2026, 8:52 PMSpain's Williams hits out at Uruguay over World Cup injury
Spain winger Nico Williams said suffering a latest injury setback was "one of the worst days of his life" as he criticised Uruguay for lashing out in a 1-0 defeat that ended their World Cup."Today is one of the worst days of my life.
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