Spain’s forward #17 Nico Williams and Uruguay’s defender #13 Guillermo Varela fight for the ball during the 2026 World Cup Group H football match between Uruguay and Spain at the Guadalajara Stadium in Zapopan on June 26, 2026. (Photo by Alfredo ESTRELLA / AFP)
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.
Williams could miss the rest of the tournament if Spain do not go far after picking up a muscle injury that was provoked by a lunge from Nicolas de la Cruz.
Moments later, Agustin Canobbio was shown a straight red card for diving in on Pau Cubarsi as the two-time World Cup winners bowed out in disgrace.
Williams has had an injury-disrupted season at Athletic Bilbao and only made brief appearances as a substitute in Spain’s three group games.
