Nico Williams regrets injury and accuses Uruguayan of foul
The Spanish winger left the 2026 World Cup injured and pointed to Nicolás de la Cruz as responsible for an unnecessary tackle, reigniting the debate about conduct at a high level.
Athletic Bilbao winger Nico Williams saw his 2026 World Cup dream end abruptly when he suffered a recurrence of pubalgia during the group stage match against Uruguay. The Spanish player, visibly shaken, used social media to denounce what he considered an unnecessary entry by Nicolás de la Cruz, accusing the Uruguayan striker of aggression out of frustration. The injury was confirmed by the Spanish team's doctors, who reported that the impact aggravated a pre-existing condition, forcing Williams to withdraw from the tournament.
