Nico Williams, the winger who set up the title
In the 106th minute of the final, Nico Williams drove down the left and delivered the cross that Ferran Torres turned into the World Cup-winning goal. The winger was one of champions Spain's game-breakers and provided the most important assist of his career.
The goal that gave Spain their second star was scored by Ferran Torres, but it was drawn up by Nico Williams. In the 106th minute of a very tense final, the winger picked up the ball on the left, took on his man, looked up and delivered a perfect cross for Ferran to bundle in the 1-0 that was worth a World Cup.
It was the most important assist of Nico's career and the summary of his tournament: pace, dribbling and an ability to break down packed defences that proved invaluable in the tightest games. In a Spain of control and patience, he provided the spark of width and depth.
The winger established himself as one of Luis de la Fuente's game-breakers, a player capable of appearing at any moment to decide. In the final, that moment came in extra time, and his cross will forever be tied to the title.
European champion in 2024 and now world champion in 2026, Nico Williams is part of the generation that has taken Spain back to the top. His assist in the final is already part of La Roja's great history. See his profile and the World Cup's assists on our site.