Nico Williams 'to miss' Austria tie, last-16 hope after positive injury update | OneFootball

Spain have been handed encouraging news on Nico Williams’ injury after the Uruguay game, though he is set to miss Austria on Thursday in the round of 32.

According to RTVE, the Athletic Bilbao winger has avoided a muscle tear and instead suffered a significant contusion, and the feeling is positive. A last-16 appearance remains possible.

Spain’s win over Uruguay closed the first phase of the 2026 World Cup, but it came at a heavy cost. Luis de la Fuente’s side again lacked spark. Yeremi Pino and Nico Williams were both injured, placing their participation in doubt.

Williams later posted on social media that he felt badly affected by the incident involving Nico de la Cruz in that match. The South American side crossed the line in some late challenges, reflecting the frustration of their group-stage elimination.

Spain had feared losing one of their standout performers from Euro 2024, a tournament they won. This update steadies nerves ahead of the knockouts.

Source: Superdeporte