Nico Williams the late spark after a low key World Cup

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·21 July 2026

Nico Williams ended the World Cup as a late spark, after spending much of the tournament in the background.

According to El Correo, he said at the start of the tournament that it had been a terrible season, a blunt assessment that framed his mood.

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By the finish, the outcome was the kind every footballer dreams of, a striking contrast with those early frustrations.

After a subdued run he became an impact option, changing the rhythm when it mattered most.

His shift from self-criticism to influence shapes how this campaign is seen.

Source: El Correo