Spain winger Nico Williams described his injury, sustained during Friday's World Cup match against Uruguay, as "one of the worst days of my life" — a stark indication of how seriously the setback has affected him ahead of the tournament's later stages.

The incident raised immediate doubts over Williams' ability to continue featuring for Spain in the 2026 World Cup, with the young attacker's participation in the coming fixtures now uncertain.

Williams had been one of Spain's most dangerous weapons heading into the competition, making his absence — or the prospect of it — a major concern for the Spanish camp.