Colombia booked their place in the Round of 16 of the FIFA 2026 World Cup with a 1-0 win over Ghana, ending the Black Stars’ campaign and reaching the knockout stage for the third time in their last three World Cup appearances.
Jhon Arias’ first-half goal proved decisive at Arrowhead Stadium as the South Americans dominated proceedings and advanced to a last-16 clash with Switzerland in Vancouver on Tuesday.
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Early goal proves enough
Ghana threatened inside the opening minute when Thomas Partey fired narrowly wide, but that proved to be their only real moment of promise in an otherwise disappointing display.
