Nico Williams — Athletic Bilbao winger of Ghanaian descent, helped Spain win the 2026 World Cup.
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… Sensors detected comparable vibrations during Spain's Euro 2024 final victory over England, when goals by Nico Williams and Mikel Oyarzabal triggered measurable ground movements in Madrid and Barcelona.
Spanish World Cup celebrations detected by seismic sensors after final goalCitizen Digital
… Enzo Fernandez's red card left Argentina with their backs pinned to the wall and Barcelona forward Torres slammed home after fellow substitute Nico Williams teed him up. …
Spain's World Cup heroes return home ahead of victory paradeThe Standard
… But after Nico Williams had a goal controversially disallowed in extra-time, Spain struck.A lofted cross to the back post by Pedro Porro found Williams who nodded into the path of Torres to crash home the goal that would clinch Spain's second World Cup title after their maiden 20 …
Spain down Argentina to win World Cup, shatter Messi dreamThe Standard
… Alongside Yamal on the wing stands Nico Williams, born in Pamplona to parents who emigrated from Ghana, and whose older brother, Iñaki, chose to play his international football for the country their family left behind. …
Africa didn't reach today's final but its bloodlines didThe Standard
… To round off an ideal afternoon for De la Fuente on his 65th birthday, Nico Williams and Mikel Merino were afforded valuable minutes off the bench in the second period as they too get up to match speed after lengthy absences due to injury. …
Yamal scores on injury return as Spain thrash Saudi ArabiaCitizen Digital
… "But it is Luis and the medical team that will decide the timescales." Spain also have other injury concerns over Nico Williams and Victor Munoz, who along with Yamal did not travel to Mexico for Monday's 3-1 win over Peru in a friendly. …
Yamal desperate to make mark on 'his World Cup', says KarankaThe Standard
Audio By VocalizeTeenage 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 opener after injuryCitizen Digital
Yamal, Williams should be fit for World Cup opener: De la Fuente By AFP June 03, 2026 08:35 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Spain's forward #19 Lamine Yamal (L) and Spain's midfielder #17 Nico Williams cele …
Yamal, Williams should be fit for World Cup opener: De la FuenteCitizen Digital
Spain coach counting on Yamal and Williams fitness for World Cup By AFP May 13, 2026 09:59 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Nations League - Final - Portugal v Spain - Allianz Arena, Munich, Germany - June 8 …
Spain coach counting on Yamal and Williams fitness for World CupCitizen Digital
Spain's Nico Williams expected to be fit for World Cup By AFP May 11, 2026 10:45 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Spain's midfielder Nico Williams celebrates scoring his team's third goal during the UEFA Eur …
Spain's Nico Williams expected to be fit for World CupSeismometers across Spain picked up vibrations from fans celebrating Ferran Torres' goal in Spain's World Cup final victory on Sunday, with researchers from the Geosciences Barcelona centre analysing data showing unusual signals in cities including Algeciras, Barcelona, Cadiz and Granada.
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Seismometers across Spain picked up vibrations from fans celebrating Ferran Torres' goal in Spain's World Cup final victory on Sunday, with researchers from the Geosciences Barcelona centre analysing data showing unusual signals in cities including Algeciras, Barcelona, Cadiz and Granada.
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Spain's newly crowned World Cup champions arrived back in Madrid on Monday, where a million fans are expected to greet them. Spain defeated Argentina 1-0 in the final on Sunday, with a Ferran Torres goal in extra-time, securing the country's second World Cup title since 2010.
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Spain won the 2026 World Cup final, defeating holders Argentina 1-0 with an extra-time goal from Ferran Torres in the 106th minute. The victory ended Lionel Messi's hopes for a second World Cup victory in what was likely his final World Cup appearance.
20 July 2026 · The Standard →
Spain's 2026 World Cup final squad includes players of African descent, such as 19-year-old Lamine Yamal (Moroccan father, Equatorial Guinean mother) and Nico Williams (Ghanaian parents), while Argentina's squad is widely cited as the only one among the 48 tournament teams without a single Black player.
19 July 2026 · The Standard →
Lamine Yamal scored on his return from hamstring injury as Spain defeated Saudi Arabia 4-0 in a World Cup match in Atlanta, with Mikel Oyarzabal adding two goals. The victory puts Spain atop Group H.
21 June 2026 · The Standard →
Spain's technical director Aitor Karanka said Barcelona forward Lamine Yamal is desperate to recover from a hamstring injury to participate in what he calls "his World Cup." The 18-year-old has not played since April 22, but Spain coach Luis de la Fuente hopes he will be fit for Spain's opening match against Cape Verde on Monday, though he is unlikely to start.
11 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Barcelona winger 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 said. Osasuna's Victor Munoz is also expected to be fit for the match in Atlanta.
8 June 2026 · The Standard →
Spain coach Luis de la Fuente said forwards Lamine Yamal and Nico Williams, both sidelined by hamstring injuries at the end of the club season, should be ready for Spain's World Cup Group H opener on June 15 against Cape Verde in Atlanta.
3 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Spain coach Luis de la Fuente said Tuesday he was counting on wingers Lamine Yamal and Nico Williams to be fit and available for the World Cup next month, despite Yamal suffering a hamstring injury in late April and Williams picking up a muscle injury on Sunday.
13 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Athletic Bilbao's Nico Williams suffered a moderate hamstring strain and will miss the rest of the season, but Spanish media reports he will be sidelined for three weeks and is expected to be fit for Spain's World Cup opener against Cape Verde on June 15.
11 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →