Colombia Vs Ghana, FIFA World Cup: Jhon Arias' Decisive Strike Powers Los Cafeteros Through
Colombia Vs Ghana Match Gallery, FIFA World cup 2026: Colombia's disciplined defence and clinical attack powered them to a 1-0 victory over Ghana at the Kansas City Stadium, securing a place in the FIFA World Cup Round of 16 for the third time in their history. Ghana goalkeeper Ati Zigi produced a string of brilliant saves throughout the match but could not prevent Jhon Arias' 14th-minute strike from turning out to be the decisive goal in the knockout clash. Colombia thought they had doubled their advantage when Luis Díaz found the back of the net, but a tight offside call ruled out the goal. The Cafeteros were rock-solid at the back throughout the contest, with Ghana failing to register a single shot across the entire match. Colombia will now face Switzerland in the Round of 16, while Ghana's World Cup journey comes to an end.
Colombia players enter to the pitch ahead the World Cup round of 32 soccer match between Colombia and Ghana in Kansas City, Mo., Friday, July 3, 2026. AP Photo/John Locher
Players of Ghana pose for a picture prior to the World Cup round of 32 soccer match between Colombia and Ghana in Kansas City, Mo., Friday, July 3, 2026. AP Photo/Jeff Roberson
Colombia and Ghana players shake hands before the World Cup round of 32 soccer match between Colombia and Ghana in Kansas City, Mo., Friday, July 3, 2026. AP Photo/Reed Hoffmann
Fans kiss a replica trophy before the World Cup round of 32 soccer match between Colombia and Ghana in Kansas City, Mo., Friday, July 3, 2026. AP Photo/Ed Zurga
Ghana's Caleb Yirenkyi, left, and Colombia's Jhon Lucumi, right, battle for the ball during the World Cup round of 32 soccer match between Colombia and Ghana in Kansas City, Mo., Friday, July 3, 2026. AP Photo/Ed Zurga
Colombia's Luis Suarez left, and Johan Mojica celebrate after his teammate Jhon Arias scored the opening goal during the World Cup round of 32 soccer match between Colombia and Ghana in Kansas City, Mo., Friday, July 3, 2026. AP Photo/Jeff Roberson
Colombia's Jhon Arias (11) celebrates with teammates after scoring their first goal during the World Cup round of 32 soccer match between Colombia and Ghana in Kansas City, Mo., Friday, July 3, 2026. AP Photo/Ed Zurga
Colombia's Luis Diaz reacts during the World Cup round of 32 soccer match between Colombia and Ghana in Kansas City, Mo., Friday, July 3, 2026. AP Photo/Jeff Roberson
Colombia's Jhon Arias (11), left, challenges for the ball with with Ghana's Caleb Yirenkyi (3) during the World Cup round of 32 soccer match between Colombia and Ghana in Kansas City, Mo., Friday, July 3, 2026. AP Photo/John Locher
Ghana's Alidu Seidu (2), left, challenges for the ball with with Colombia's Luis Diaz (7) during the World Cup round of 32 soccer match between Colombia and Ghana in Kansas City, Mo., Friday, July 3, 2026. AP Photo/John Locher
Colombia's Johan Mojica (17) kicks the ball over Ghana's Inaki Williams for the ball during the World Cup round of 32 soccer match between Colombia and Ghana in Kansas City, Mo., Friday, July 3, 2026. | Photo: AP/Ed Zurga
Ghana goalkeeper Lawrence Ati-Zigi (1) makes a save during the World Cup round of 32 soccer match between Colombia and Ghana in Kansas City, Mo., Friday, July 3, 2026. | Photo: AP/Reed Hoffmann
Colombia's Daniel Munoz (2) challenges for the ball with with Ghana's Antoine Semenyo (11) during the World Cup round of 32 soccer match between Colombia and Ghana in Kansas City, Mo., Friday, July 3, 2026. | Photo: AP/John Locher
Colombia's Luis Suarez (25) challenges for the ball with Ghana's Derrick Luckassen (23) during the World Cup round of 32 soccer match between Colombia and Ghana in Kansas City, Mo., Friday, July 3, 2026. | Photo: AP/Reed Hoffmann
Ghana's Derrick Luckassen (23) and Colombia's Luis Suarez (25) compete for the ballduring the World Cup round of 32 soccer match between Colombia and Ghana in Kansas City, Mo., Friday, July 3, 2026. | Photo: AP/Charlie Riedel
Colombia goalkeeper Camilo Vargas catches the ball during the World Cup round of 32 soccer match between Colombia and Ghana in Kansas City, Mo., Friday, July 3, 2026. | Photo: AP/Jeff Roberson
Ghana's Fatawu Issahaku (7) heads the ball during the World Cup round of 32 soccer match between Colombia and Ghana in Kansas City, Mo., Friday, July 3, 2026. | Photo: AP/Reed Hoffmann
Colombia's Luis Diaz, left, heads the ball past Ghana's Fatawu Issahaku during the World Cup round of 32 soccer match between Colombia and Ghana in Kansas City, Mo., Friday, July 3, 2026. | Photo: AP/Jeff Roberson
Ghana goalkeeper Lawrence Ati-Zigi (1) kicks the ball during the World Cup round of 32 soccer match between Colombia and Ghana in Kansas City, Mo., Friday, July 3, 2026. | Photo: AP/Charlie Riedel
Colombia's Jaminton Campaz (21) and Ghana's Alidu Seidu (2) battle for the ball during the World Cup round of 32 soccer match between Colombia and Ghana in Kansas City, Mo., Friday, July 3, 2026. | Photo: AP/Charlie Riedel
Big screen shows attendance during the World Cup round of 32 soccer match between Colombia and Ghana in Kansas City, Mo., Friday, July 3, 2026. | Photo: AP/Jeff Roberson
Ghana's Derrick Luckassen (23) reacts following the World Cup round of 32 soccer match between Colombia and Ghana in Kansas City, Mo., Friday, July 3, 2026. AP Photo/Charlie Riedel
Colombia's Johan Mojica (17) celebrates as he wrings out his shirt before giving it to a fan after the World Cup round of 32 soccer match between Colombia and Ghana in Kansas City, Mo., Friday, July 3, 2026. AP Photo/Reed Hoffmann
Colombia's Johan Mojica, top left, comforts Ghana's Thomas Partey at the end of the World Cup round of 32 soccer match between Colombia and Ghana in Kansas City, Mo., Friday, July 3, 2026. AP Photo/Jeff Roberson
Colombia's Daniel Munoz (2) reacts against Ghana during the World Cup round of 32 soccer match between Colombia and Ghana in Kansas City, Mo., Friday, July 3, 2026. | Photo: AP/Ed Zurga
A flare is lit in the stands after the World Cup round of 32 soccer match between Colombia and Ghana in Kansas City, Mo., Friday, July 3, 2026. | Photo: AP/Jeff Roberson
Colombian fans react during the World Cup round of 32 soccer match between Colombia and Ghana in Kansas City, Mo., Thursday, July 3, 2026. | Photo: AP/Charlie Riedel
Ghana players react at the end of the World Cup round of 32 soccer match between Colombia and Ghana in Kansas City, Mo., Friday, July 3, 2026. | Photo: AP/John Locher
Colombia soccer fans celebrate at the end of the World Cup round of 32 soccer match between Colombia and Ghana in Kansas City, Mo., Friday, July 3, 2026. | Photo: AP/John Locher
Colombia head coach Nestor Lorenzo, left, greets Luis Diaz (7) after he came out of the game during the World Cup round of 32 soccer match between Colombia and Ghana in Kansas City, Mo., Friday, July 3, 2026. | Photo: AP/Nestor Lorenzo
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