Cold Shower! Spanish Attacking Ace Injured, World Cup Participation in Doubt

Pulse Sports Team 19:42 - 10 May 2026

Spanish footballer Nico Williams had to be substituted before halftime on Sunday during Athletic Bilbao's 1-0 home loss to Valencia in La Liga's 35th round, raising concerns about his World Cup participation.

The Bilbao winger reportedly suffered a hamstring injury and was replaced by his brother Iñaki Williams in the 37th minute. Nico had already missed several weeks earlier this year due to a different injury. "He was limping heavily. He hadn't felt this type of pain before. It's concerning given the moment we're in. Let's wait and hope for the best possible scenario," Iñaki Williams was quoted as saying by AP.

Twenty-three-year-old Nico Williams is a regular fixture in the Spanish squad, playing alongside Barcelona's Lamine Yamal in attack, who is also currently injured. The reigning European champions' coach, Luis de la Fuente, is set to announce his 55-man preliminary World Cup squad on Monday.