Spain handed worrying injury update about winger's availability for the remainder of FIFA World Cup: Reports

× Spain winger Nico Williams could potentially miss the remainder of the 2026 FIFA World Cup after he limped off injured during their 1-0 win over 10-man Uruguay. The two sides locked horns in their World Cup Group H clash at the Guadalajara Stadium on Friday, June 26. Ad Having recovered from a muscle injury just before the start of the FIFA World Cup, Spain boss Luis de la Fuente chose not to risk Williams, naming him on the bench for all their group stage games.

With La Roja winning 1-0 against Uruguay, De La Fuente subbed on Williams in the 76th minute in place of Lamine Yamal to make an impact. Unfortunately for the Spaniards, Williams suffered another injury and was spotted leaving the stadium after full-time in discomfort. As per MARCA (h/t The Touchline), the 23-year-old's World Cup participation is reportedly at risk.

Ad Trending The Touchline | 𝐓 @TouchlineX🚨🇪🇸 𝗕𝗥𝗘𝗔𝗞𝗜𝗡𝗚: Nico Williams could MISS the REMAINDER of the World Cup due to injury. The player left the stadium after the game vs. Uruguay limping and with discomfort.

— @marca Ad De La Fuente shared an update on Williams, as well as Yeremi Pino, who suffered a shoulder injury, stating (via NDTV Sports): "Nico was experiencing some slight discomfort. It could be a strain or just fatigue, we'll have to wait until tomorrow to know for sure. However, and I am really sad about this, what really concerns me is Yeremy's injury.

It looks bad and there is a very strong possibility he will miss the rest of the tournament." Ad Pino's and Williams' injuries will be a massive blow for Spain. La Roja are currently short on options down the wing, with Yamal still not at full fitness and Victor Munoz suffering a setback from a muscle issue.

Spain defeat Uruguay in FIFA World Cup clash to qualify for Round of 32 Spain weren't at their best, but they did enough to secure a 1-0 win over Uruguay to qualify for the FIFA World Cup Round of 32 stage. La Roja finished at the top of Group H with seven points, having picked up two wins and one draw. Ad Despite an evenly-contested first half, Uruguay found themselves trailing in the 42nd minute when Alex Baena fired home, taking full advantage of Fernando Muslera's error in goal.

Spain controlled the tempo of the game after taking the lead and secured the three points, with Uruguay's Agustin Canobbio being sent off in the fourth minute of stoppage time for a reckless challenge on Pau Cubarsi.Meanwhile, Uruguay and Saudi Arabia have been eliminated from the FIFA World Cup after finishing third and fourth in Group H, respectively. Cabo Verde have progressed to the Round of 32, after finishing in second place with three points.

× Was this article helpful? Thank You for feedback Quick Links More from Sportskeeda Edited by Silas Sud Spain winger Nico Williams could potentially miss the remainder of the 2026 FIFA World Cup after he limped off injured during their 1-0 win over 10-man Uruguay. The two sides locked horns in their World Cup Group H clash at the Guadalajara Stadium on Friday, June 26.

Ad Having recovered from a muscle injury just before the start of the FIFA World Cup, Spain boss Luis de la Fuente chose not to risk Williams, naming him on the bench for all their group stage games. With La Roja winning 1-0 against Uruguay, De La Fuente subbed on Williams in the 76th minute in place of Lamine Yamal to make an impact. Unfortunately for the Spaniards, Williams suffered another injury and was spotted leaving the stadium after full-time in discomfort.

As per MARCA (h/t The Touchline), the 23-year-old's World Cup participation is reportedly at risk. Ad Trending The Touchline | 𝐓 @TouchlineX🚨🇪🇸 𝗕𝗥𝗘𝗔𝗞𝗜𝗡𝗚: Nico Williams could MISS the REMAINDER of the World Cup due to injury. The player left the stadium after the game vs.

Uruguay limping and with discomfort. — @marca Ad De La Fuente shared an update on Williams, as well as Yeremi Pino, who suffered a shoulder injury, stating (via NDTV Sports): "Nico was experiencing some slight discomfort. It could be a strain or just fatigue, we'll have to wait until tomorrow to know for sure.

However, and I am really sad about this, what really concerns me is Yeremy's injury. It looks bad and there is a very strong possibility he will miss the rest of the tournament." Ad Pino's and Williams' injuries will be a massive blow for Spain.

La Roja are currently short on options down the wing, with Yamal still not at full fitness and Victor Munoz suffering a setback from a muscle issue. Spain defeat Uruguay in FIFA World Cup clash to qualify for Round of 32 Spain weren't at their best, but they did enough to secure a 1-0 win over Uruguay to qualify for the FIFA World Cup Round of 32 stage. La Roja finished at the top of Group H with seven points, having picked up two wins and one draw.

Ad Despite an evenly-contested first half, Uruguay found themselves trailing in the 42nd minute when Alex Baena fired home, taking full advantage of Fernando Muslera's error in goal. Spain controlled the tempo of