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2026 World Cup
Round of 32
Colombia vs Ghana
Arrowhead Stadium
Kansas City, Missouri, USA
Saturday, 4 July 2026
01:30
Colombia and Ghana will clash in a compelling 2026 World Cup Round of 32 encounter, as the well-organized South Americans take on the physically strong and counter-attacking Africans.
Current Form
Colombia topped Group K impressively with a 2-1-0 record. Los Cafeteros defeated Uzbekistan 3-1, edged DR Congo 1-0, and held the strong favorites Portugal to a 0-0 draw.
Ghana, meanwhile, produced a gritty campaign in Group L. The Black Stars beat Panama 1-0, drew 0-0 with England, and lost 2-1 to Croatia, but secured progression as one of the best third-placed sides.
Team News
Colombia have no major reported injuries and can call upon a talented, in-form squad featuring Luis Díaz, Davinson Sánchez, James Rodríguez and Daniel Muñoz.
Ghana also have no major reported injuries. Key players expected to start include Thomas Partey, Antoine Semenyo, Jordan Ayew and Derrick Luckassen.
Quotes
“We respect every opponent. There are no easy games in the World Cup," said Colombia head coach Néstor Lorenzo about facing Ghana.
"Ghana have shown they deserve to be here and we will . These are teams with elite players, and if you miss so many chances, you'll suffer a bit more than today [against Portugal]...
"We will take the necessary precautions.”
Head-to-head
This will be the first-ever meeting between Colombia and Ghana at senior level.
The two nations have no previous competitive or friendly history.
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