Spain secured a 1-0 victory over Uruguay in Guadalajara to top Group H, but celebrations were muted by injury concerns. Winger Nico Williams suffered a muscular injury to his right abductor after coming on as a second-half substitute, potentially jeopardizing his World Cup participation. The Athletic Club player has battled multiple injuries this season, including pubalgia and hamstring problems.

Fellow substitute Yéremi Pino also exited the match with concerns over a possible fractured collarbone, though the Spanish federation later confirmed he avoided a fracture. Both players' availability for Spain's round of 32 match in Los Angeles remains uncertain as the federation classified their injuries as moderate severity. Álex Baena scored the decisive goal before halftime, giving Spain the win they needed.

Williams described the setback as "one of the worst days of my life" in a social media post, reflecting on a difficult year fighting various injuries. He criticized the challenge that caused his latest problem, calling it unnecessary and driven by frustration. Despite the disappointment, Williams vowed that "the story is not over" and promised to return to action soon.

Spain now faces either Austria or Algeria in their next match as they continue their World Cup campaign without knowing if their key wingers will recover in time.