Nico Williams says he would welcome the chance to face his brother Iñaki Williams at the FIFA World Cup, as the siblings could represent opposing nations on football’s biggest stage.
The two players, who both came through the youth system at Athletic Bilbao, have chosen to represent different countries at international level. Nico plays for Spain national football team, while Iñaki represents Ghana national football team, the country of their father’s birth.
Their differing international allegiances mean a potential meeting could take place if Spain and Ghana are drawn together at a World Cup, creating a rare and highly personal storyline within the global tournament.
Speaking about the possibility, Nico said he would relish the opportunity to compete directly against his older brother.
“I don’t know if we’ll be able to meet at some point, but I would like to play against my brother – him for Ghana, me for Spain,” Nico said.
“It would be a very nice duel. I think my parents would have a heart attack because they wouldn’t know who to go with.”
The prospect of the Williams brothers facing each other has already captured the imagination of supporters, given the unique blend of family connection and international rivalry it would represent.
Both players have established themselves at club level with Athletic Bilbao, developing through one of Spain’s most respected youth academies before progressing into senior football.
However, their international careers have taken different directions. Iñaki, who initially featured for Spain, later chose to switch allegiance to Ghana, while Nico committed his future to Spain.
A meeting between the two at a World Cup would be a relatively rare occurrence, with siblings representing opposing national teams in such a high-profile setting.
While the tournament draw will ultimately determine whether such a fixture becomes reality, Nico’s comments reflect both excitement and a sense of pride in the possibility.
Beyond the personal dimension, a Spain versus Ghana encounter would also carry significant sporting interest, bringing together two competitive sides from different footballing regions.
For the Williams family, however, the occasion would hold even greater meaning, presenting a moment where professional ambition and personal ties intersect on the world stage.
Whether or not the match takes place, the idea of the brothers competing against each other has already added an extra layer of intrigue to future World Cup discussions.
