- Full Time
- 90'
- 79'P. Adu on for C. Yirenkyi
- 79'
- 78'
- 76'
- J. Quintero on for J. Arias73'
- 66'
- 62'
- 62'A. Fatawu on for I. Williams
- 49'C. Yirenkyi
- R. Ríos on for J. Rodríguez46'
- Half Time
- 14'
- 13'
- 12'
- L. Suárez on for J. Córdoba8'
- Kick Off
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1 Jhon Arias 1
- 1 Luis Díaz 5
- 2 Richard Ríos 3
- 3 Antoine Semenyo 3
- 1 Luis Suárez 3
- 2 Daniel Muñoz 2
- 3 Marvin Senaya 1
- 1 Luis Suárez 1
- 1 Juan Fernando Quintero 5
- 2 Gustavo Puerta 2
- 3 Jhon Lucumí 1
- 1 Jhon Lucumí 78
- 2 Davinson Sánchez 71
- 3 Jefferson Lerma 62
- 1 Davinson Sánchez 2
- 2 Antoine Semenyo 2
- 3 Richard Ríos 1
- 1 Jhon Lucumí 1
- 2 Daniel Muñoz 1
- 3 Davinson Sánchez 1
Colombia booked their place in the 2026 World Cup Round of 16 after edging past Ghana 1-0 in a hard-fought contest in Kansas City on Friday night.
The South Americans made the perfect start, taking the lead after just 14 minutes through Jhon Arias. The winger met an inviting cross from Luis Suárez, who had been introduced early after Jhon Córdoba was forced off injured, and guided his finish beyond the Ghana goalkeeper to hand Néstor Lorenzo’s side a deserved advantage.
Colombia dominated much of the first half, controlling possession and creating the clearer opportunities as Ghana struggled to settle. Luis Díaz was a constant threat down the left and thought he had doubled the lead before the interval, only for his effort to be ruled out for offside. Despite the narrow scoreline, Colombia looked comfortable throughout and rarely allowed the Black Stars to build any sustained attacking momentum.
Ghana, playing in their first World Cup knockout match since 2010, found it difficult to break down a disciplined Colombian defence. Missing key attacking inspiration, they failed to register a shot on target and were limited to speculative efforts from distance, with Colombia’s back line expertly marshalled by Jefferson Lerma and Davinson Sánchez.
As the second half wore on, Colombia continued to threaten on the counter-attack but were unable to add a second goal. Nevertheless, they never looked in serious danger of surrendering their lead, professionally managing the closing stages to secure a place in the last 16.
The victory extends Colombia’s impressive unbeaten run at the tournament and sets up an enticing Round of 16 clash with Switzerland. For Ghana, meanwhile, the defeat brings their World Cup campaign to an end after a spirited tournament, although Carlos Queiroz’s side will reflect on missed opportunities after struggling to impose themselves against one of South America’s most accomplished teams
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