World Cup 2026: Colombia 1-0 Ghana - Jhon Arias' goal sets up last-16 clash with Switzerland in Vancouver.
Colombia advanced to the World Cup last 16 after a deserved 1-0 victory over Ghana in hot conditions in Kansas City. Jhon Arias scored the only goal in the 14th minute, finishing Luis Suarez's cross after Ghana failed to track his run.
Nestor Lorenzo's side dominated throughout and will face Switzerland in the last 16 in Vancouver on Tuesday, with a potential quarter-final against Argentina awaiting the winner.
Ghana struggled to threaten, failing to register a shot on target and managing only four shots across their four World Cup matches—more than only Iraq. Thomas Partey came closest early on, narrowly missing from long range.
Both teams suffered early injury setbacks, with Colombia losing Jhon Cordoba to a groin injury and Ghana seeing Marvin Senaya exit with a hamstring problem.
Colombia created numerous chances after taking the lead. Lawrence Zigi made several important saves to deny Luis Diaz, Gustavo Puerta, Johan Mojica, and Davinson Sanchez, while Diaz also had a goal ruled out for offside.
Partey missed Ghana's best opportunity in the second half, dragging a shot wide, but Colombia remained in control and continued to threaten through Diaz and Juan Fernando Quintero.
Ghana's late push failed to produce an equaliser as they exited the tournament, becoming the seventh of nine African teams eliminated in the last 32. Only Morocco and Egypt progressed to the round of 16.... .
When is Colombia vs Ghana Round of 32?
The Colombia vs Ghana Round of 32 match will be played on Friday, July 3, 2026 in the FIFA World Cup 2026 knockout stage.
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