Nico Williams
Athletic ClubABOUT NICO WILLIAMS
World Cup pedigree
Nico Williams was instrumental in Spain's Euro 2024 win — his left-wing pace stretched defences from Group through to the final. WC2026 is his first World Cup at 24.
Role for Spain
Athletic Bilbao's left-winger, Williams provides the counterpart to Yamal's right-side play. He is direct, dribbles into the byline, and crosses with both feet. Spain's full system relies on Yamal-Williams stretching the pitch and creating space for the central trio of Pedri-Rodri-Olmo.
WC2026 outlook
Outside Golden Boot top-10 (60-80/1) but a strong assist candidate. The breakout-narrative angle: a deep Spain run + Williams maintaining Euro 2024 form would make him a top-3 player of the tournament for value-bet markets.
Tournament starts 11 June 2026
Nico Williams's WC2026 stats will appear here after the tournament opens with Mexico vs South Africa at Estadio Banorte.
Stats update after each match Williams features in.
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