Nico Williams — Athletic Bilbao winger who was available for Spain's 2026 World Cup campaign after recovering from a hamstring injury.
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The Ghanaian Times
… With fewer than two minutes to play Athletic Bilbao’s Nico Williams notched up a fourth for Spain with a crisp dribble and finish. …
Yamal sinks Croatia in Spain’s World Cup homecomingJoy Online
… Athletic Bilbao’s Nico Williams scored the fourth with a crisp dribble and finish. …
Yamal inspres Spain to homecoming victory over CroatiaJoy Online
… Athletic Club were struggling to create but Nico Williams shot wide from just outside of the area before the break. …
Barcelona comfortably beat Athletic as Rodri makes debutDaily Guide
… Torres was the hero for Spain when he collected substitute Nico Williams’ header to beat Argentina keeper Emiliano Martinez with a powerful shot from close range after 106 minutes. …
Spain Hailed As Worthy World Cup ChampionsThe Ghanaian Times
… But after Nico Williams had a goal controversially disallowed in extra-time, Spain struck. …
Spain down Argentina to win World Cup, shatter Messi dreamThe Chronicle
… Substitute Ferran Torres calmly slotted home after latching onto an excellent knock-back from Nico Williams, sending the Spanish bench and thousands of supporters into celebration. …
Spain Edge Argentina After Extra Time To Win Second World Cup TitleJoy Online
… The side that triumphed at Euro 2024 was headlined by the thrilling wing play of Lamine Yamal and Nico Williams. …
Superb Spain beat France to reach World Cup finalThe Chronicle
… However, the same cannot be said for Yeremy Pino (shoulder) and Nico Williams (adductor), both of whom are expected to miss the last-16 clash but have not been ruled out of further rounds just yet. …
Portugal, Spain go head-to-head in standout fixtureThe Ghanaian Times
Teenage Barcelona star Lamine Yamal and fellow winger Nico Williams will be available for Spain’s World Cup opener against debutants Cape Verde on June 15, coach Luis de la Fuente said on Sunday. …
Yamal available for Spain’s World Cup openerJoy Online
… De la Fuente said he wasn’t concerned by fitness doubts over Yamal, Nico Williams and Mikel Merino, saying he had “no doubt” the trio would be ready for Spain’s debut game in Atlanta. …
2026 World Cup: Lamine Yamal leads Spain squad for tournamentSpain defeated Croatia 4-1 in a Nations League match in Andalusia, with teenage winger Lamine Yamal scoring two goals and assisting another in the team's first home game since winning the World Cup.
1 October 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Spain defeated Croatia 4-1 in a Nations League match in Andalusia, with teenage winger Lamine Yamal scoring two goals and assisting another in the team's first home game since winning the World Cup.
1 October 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Lamine Yamal scored two goals and assisted another as world champions Spain defeated Croatia 4-1 in their first home game since winning the World Cup, extending their unbeaten run to 40 matches.
29 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Barcelona won 2–0 at home against Athletic Club with goals from Raphinha and Fermin Lopez, extending their unbeaten La Liga start. Rodri made his debut for Barcelona as a second-half substitute following his £65m transfer from Manchester City.
27 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Spain beat Argentina 1-0 in the 2026 FIFA World Cup final, with Ferran Torres scoring in extra time. Spain's second men's World Cup title was widely praised as a fitting reward for their technically superior performance, in which they dominated possession at 65 per cent and registered 20 shots including 11 on target.
21 July 2026 · Daily Guide →
Ferran Torres scored in the 106th minute to give Spain a 1-0 victory over holders Argentina in the World Cup final at MetLife Stadium, ending Lionel Messi's bid for a second World Cup title in what was likely his final appearance in the tournament.
21 July 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Spain defeated Argentina 1-0 after extra time to win the 2026 FIFA World Cup, with Ferran Torres scoring the decisive goal in the 115th minute after Argentina's Enzo Fernández was sent off in the second half. Spain's triumph, their second world title after 2010, was marked by their defensive strength as they conceded just one goal throughout the tournament.
20 July 2026 · The Chronicle →
Spain defeated France in the semi-final with goals from Mikel Oyarzabal and Pedro Porro, advancing to the World Cup final on Sunday. The Spanish side controlled the match with disciplined defending and will face the winner of Saturday's other semi-final.
14 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Portugal and Spain meet in the World Cup 2026 last 16 at AT&T Stadium on Monday. Portugal defeated Croatia 2-1 in their opening knockout game to reach this stage for the first time in 60 years, while Spain won 3-0 against Austria and remain unbeaten with no goals conceded.
6 July 2026 · The Chronicle →
Barcelona's Lamine Yamal and Athletic Bilbao's Nico Williams, both recovering from hamstring injuries, will be available for Spain's World Cup opener against Cape Verde on June 15, coach Luis de la Fuente confirmed. Osasuna winger Victor Munoz is also expected to be fit for the opening match.
9 June 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Spain coach Luis de la Fuente named a 26-man World Cup squad featuring Lamine Yamal but with no Real Madrid players, ahead of the tournament beginning in June. Spain, Euro 2024 champions who reached the round of 16 in 2022, open their campaign against Cape Verde on June 15.
25 May 2026 · Joy Online →