20.07.2026 10:30
World Cup champion Nico Williams gifted his gold medal won after the final to his mother, who emigrated from Ghana to Spain in 1994, crossing the Sahara Desert to build a new life.
Spain, who displayed a superior performance against Argentina in the 2026 World Cup final, took the trophy to their museum for the second time in history with a goal in extra time. Following the historic victory, Spanish star Nico Williams created the tournament's most emotional moment by placing the gold medal he won around the neck of his mother, who migrated from Ghana to Spain by crossing the Sahara Desert in 1994.
HISTORIC VICTORY AGAINST ARGENTINA IN EXTRA TIME
In the magnificent final of the 2026 World Cup, Spain faced Argentina. Maintaining game superiority and control throughout the match, Spain struggled to break through Argentina's defense but sustained their pressure in crucial moments. After the regular time ended in a draw, the Bulls found the goal they were looking for in the extra minutes of the grand final, leaving the field victorious to sit atop world football and become World Cup champions for the second time in their history.
FROM THE DESERT TO THE WORLD CUP PODIUM: A STORY OF GRATITUDE
On the field where championship celebrations continued, an example of gratitude that would go down in sports history and move the entire world took place. Nico Williams, who played a major role in the success of the Spanish national team, rushed to be with his family as soon as he received his championship medal. The young star took off his gold medal and presented it to his mother. Nico Williams's mother had set out from Ghana in 1994 to build a better future, crossing the Sahara Desert with great dangers to reach Spain.
IT BECAME THE MOST DISCUSSED MOMENT ON SOCIAL MEDIA
Showing that he had not forgotten the great hardships and sacrifices his family made, Williams became the most talked-about figure of the tournament with this gesture. The moment his mother's challenging migration story was crowned with a World Cup gold medal was etched in memories as the most unforgettable image of the final night.