Colombia advances to World Cup Round of 16 with 1-0 win over Ghana

Colombia secured their spot in the Round of 16 at the 2026 World Cup with a narrow 1-0 victory over Ghana in Kansas City. Jhon Arias netted the lone goal of the match in the 14th minute, capitalizing on a cross from Luis Suárez and cementing Colombia's dominance.

The Colombian team, managed by Néstor Lorenzo, controlled possession and created the better chances throughout the game. Despite a subdued performance from James Rodríguez and a lack of finishing touch from the incisive Luis Díaz, Colombia managed to hold on for the win. The victory means Colombia will now travel to Vancouver to face Switzerland in the next stage of the tournament.

Ghana, coached by former Colombia manager Carlos Queiroz, showed significant respect for their opponents, who had topped their group ahead of Portugal. The African team struggled to create clear-cut chances, failing to register a single shot on target. This marked a disappointing exit for Ghana, whose appearance in the tournament was their first since 2010. Colombia, meanwhile, celebrates their return to the knockout stages after missing out on the 2022 World Cup in Qatar.

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Jhon Arias scored the goal.