World Cup 2026: Nico Williams prepared for Spain's semi-final clash against France

Spain forward Nico Williams is excited as La Rojas prepare for their semi-final clash against France at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The young talent came off the bench for the reigning European champions on Friday night during their quarter-final match against Belgium. In a contest held at SoFi Stadium, first-half goals from Fabian Ruiz and Charles De Ketelaere were equalized before substitute Mikel Merino scored the decisive goal for Spain in the 88th minute. With Belgium behind them, Spain now faces a significant semi-final challenge against the 2022 finalists, France. Looking forward to this high-stakes encounter, Nico Williams expressed that the team is determined to give their best and make the most of the experience. "We're really eager for the match against France; no matter the outcome, we must enjoy it," Williams stated. Reflecting on his injury that has limited his playing time in the World Cup 2026, the young star revealed it has been a difficult period. "It's been a year of hardship; life throws challenges at you, and you have to rise again," Williams shared. The semi-final battle between France and Spain is set for Tuesday, July 14, kicking off at 19:00 GMT.