Colombia advances to FIFA 2026 round of 16 after beating Ghana
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- Colombia secured a spot in the FIFA 2026 knockout stage by defeating Ghana with a single goal from Jhon Arias.
- The team topped Group C ahead of Portugal and will face Switzerland in the round of 16.
- Goalkeeper Lawrence Ati Zigi made crucial saves for Ghana, but Colombia's defense prevented any shots on target.
Colombia has once again proven itself a "dark horse" in the FIFA 2026 tournament, securing its place in the round of 16. After clinching first place in Group C, ahead of Portugal, Nestor Lorenzo's squad demonstrated superiority over the Ghanaian team.
The decisive moment came in the first half when Jhon Arias scored the only goal of the match in the 14th minute. Luis Suarez, who replaced the injured Jhon Cordoba, made a run down the right flank and delivered a pass into the penalty area. Arias controlled the ball with one touch and accurately placed it into the bottom corner of the net.
Despite having more opportunities to score, Colombia was thwarted by the excellent reflexes of Ghana's goalkeeper, Lawrence Ati Zigi. "Los Cafeteros" maintained a solid defense, preventing the Ghanaian national team from registering a single shot on target throughout the game.
Colombia's next challenge is on July 7 in Vancouver, where they will compete against Switzerland for a place in the World Cup quarterfinals.
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Originally published by Delfi in Lithuanian. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.
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