With Spain lifting the 2026 FIFA World Cup, Nico Williams became the third player with Ghanaian roots to win the tournament.
Ghanaian roots got legendary as Williams provided the assist for Ferran Torres to score the lone goal in extra-time as Spain beat Argentina 1-0 in New York on Sunday.
The first player of Ghanaian root to win the FIFA World Cup was
Marcel Desailly in 1998 when France hosted and won the tournament, beating Brazil 3-0 in the final in Paris.
Desailly, was born in Accra before leaving for France with his parents at a tender age.
He was the original powerhouse anchor and was nicknamed "The Rock" as Le Bleus'won their first title.
Jérôme Boateng in 2014, helped Germany win their fourth title as they lifted the gold in Brazil.
Born in Germany, Boateng carries a proud Ghanaian family roots with his father from the West African country.
Nico Williams was born in Spain to Ghanaian parents, and, in 2026, he has helped Spain to their second world title as he provided the crucial championship-winning assist in extra time on Sunday.
