By OkayGoal 
FOXBOROUGH, MASSACHUSETTS – JUNE 23: Inaki Williams #19 of Ghana applauds fans after the scoreless draw during the FIFA World Cup 2026 Group L match between England and Ghana at Boston Stadium on June 23, 2026 in Foxborough, Massachusetts. (Photo by Buda Mendes/Getty Images) Ghana forward Inaki Williams has thanked the nation for their support after the Black Stars’ World Cup campaign came to an end with a 1-0 defeat to Colombia in the Round of 32.In a post on X, the Athletic Bilbao striker expressed pride in the team’s efforts and gratitude to the fans who backed them throughout the tournament.
Proud of this team and of all the work we’ve done. 🙏🏿
We all wanted more, but seeing the whole country come together again to give strength to the @GhanaBlackstars has been truly special.
From the heart, thank you Ghana. 🇬🇭 We’ll come back. ❤️ pic.twitter.com/m2qXWpKqWw
— IÑAKI WILLIAMS ARTHUER (@Williaaams45) July 6, 2026
Williams, 32, made two appearances at the 2026 World Cup. He started Ghana’s goalless draw against England and also started the knockout defeat to Colombia, where he was replaced in the 62nd minute.Ghana scored just two goals in four matches both in the opening 1-0 victory over Panama, with Caleb Yirenkyi netting the winner in the 95th minute. Williams, who switched allegiance from Spain to Ghana in 2022, was unable to find the net during the tournament.Despite the disappointment, Williams’ message reflects a determination to bounce back. Ghana will now turn their attention to the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers, where they will look to build on the defensive foundations laid under Carlos Queiroz while addressing the attacking shortcomings that proved costly in the United States.
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