Iñaki Williams Celebrates Brother’s World Cup Win, Highlights Immigrant Experience

Iñaki Williams, a Ghanian international footballer, publicly congratulated his brother Nico Williams after Spain won the 2026 World Cup. He posted a message on X, formerly known as Twitter, praising Nico’s performance, including an assist in the final against Argentina, and its importance for immigrant families.

Williams specifically noted that Nico’s success allows millions of immigrants, like their parents who journeyed from Ghana to Spain in 1994, to feel pride in their children’s potential futures. Their parents walked barefoot across the Sahara desert while their mother was pregnant with Iñaki.

The brothers’ story extends beyond sports, as Iñaki has acted as a caregiver for Nico since childhood. Both have experienced racism while playing football, making this win a moment of particular significance for integration and recognition in Spain.