Round of 32
Colombia 1-0 Ghana
Colombia beat Ghana 1-0 on a very hot night in Kansas City, with an early goal from Jhon Arias, in a calm and controlled win that sends them to the round of 16.
How the match went
This was a calm and professional win, and Colombia were in control from start to finish.
It was also a very hot night in Kansas City, which made the whole game slow and heavy for both teams.
That being said, it did not take Colombia long to take the lead.
Their winger Jhon Arias scored in the 14th minute to make it 1-0, and that turned out to be the only goal of a long and slow match.
From there Colombia simply kept the ball, with about 61% of possession, happy to stay in control.
Ghana tried hard and had 8 shots, but not one of them was on target.
Colombia had 7 shots on target, so they were the only team that looked like they could score and win the match.
Ghana kept fighting right to the end, and yet they could never find a way past the strong Colombian defense.
Let's be honest, this was a simple 1-0 win, and Colombia were never in any danger of losing.
It was not exciting, but it was exactly the kind of controlled win a good team wants in a knockout game.
Key moments
- ⚽ 14' Arias (Colombia)
Goals in the order they were scored.
Match highlights
Watch on YouTube- Date
- Friday, July 3
- Kickoff Time
- 20:30 (Chicago time)
- Stage
- Round of 32
What's next for Colombia?
Colombia are through to the round of 16, and they got there without any stress.
Next they play Switzerland on July 7, 2026, and that will be a much tougher test.
Switzerland are hard to score against, so Colombia will need to be sharper in front of the goal.
After this calm 1-0 win, Colombia will arrive in the round of 16 confident, but they will need to be more aggressive if they want to beat Switzerland.
The dream is over for Ghana
Ghana are out of the World Cup, beaten by a better team.
They fought hard and had 8 shots, but they could not get a single one on target.
In a knockout game you have to score when you get an opening, and Ghana could not make a clear one.
But they can be proud of reaching the knockout round, and it is an experience that will help them grow in the future.
Common questions
Where and when was Colombia vs Ghana played?
The game was played on July 3, 2026 at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, USA. It was a round of 32 knockout match at the 2026 World Cup, on a very hot night.
What was the final score of Colombia vs Ghana?
Colombia won 1-0. Jhon Arias scored early in the 14th minute, and that one goal was enough for a calm and controlled win.
Who scored for Colombia against Ghana?
Jhon Arias scored the only goal, in the 14th minute. He is a winger, and his early goal let Colombia control the rest of the game.
Did Ghana play well against Colombia?
Ghana fought hard and had 8 shots, but not one of them was on target. They never really had a clear chance to score, and Colombia were the stronger team all night.