Major blow for Spain as Euro winner suffers injury just weeks before World Cup

Major blow for Spain as Euro winner suffers injury just weeks before World Cup

Spain have been dealt with a major injury concern ahead of the 2026 World Cup next month.

Nico Williams suffered a hamstring injury during Athletic Bilbao’s 1-0 home loss to Valencia on Sunday.

The 23-year-old hobbled off the pitch just eight minutes before half-time, with his brother Inaki Williams replacing him.

It is unclear at this stage the extent of the forward’s injury, but he looked devastated as he left the ground.

Williams has been a key first-team player for Bilbao this season, bagging six goals and four assists in 25 La Liga appearances.

Spain will be sweating on the winger’s fitness just weeks before the World Cup starts.

Williams played a pivotal role in helping La Roja win the European Championship in 2024. He started six matches in the competition and scored in the final against England in Berlin.

Williams has earned 30 caps for the national side, scoring six goals in the process.

Spain already have been dealt with an injury concern after Lamine Yamal sustained a hamstring injury last month.

Yamal was forced to leave the pitch during Barcelona’s 1-0 win against Celta Vigo in April.