Colombia Vs Ghana, FIFA World Cup: Jhon Arias' Decisive Strike Powers Los Cafeteros Through

O
Outlook Sports Desk
Updated on:
Published at:

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.

image Prefer on Google
Colombia Vs Ghana, FIFA World Cup: See Best Photos
General view during the pregame ceremony 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
1/30
Colombia Vs Ghana, FIFA World Cup: See Best Photos
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
2/30
Colombia Vs Ghana, FIFA World Cup: See Best Photos
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
3/30
Colombia Vs Ghana, FIFA World Cup: See Best Photos
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
4/30
Colombia Vs Ghana, FIFA World Cup: See Best Photos
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
5/30
Colombia Vs Ghana, FIFA World Cup: See Best Photos
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
6/30
Colombia Vs Ghana, FIFA World Cup: See Best Photos
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
7/30
Colombia Vs Ghana, FIFA World Cup: See Best Photos
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
8/30
Colombia Vs Ghana, FIFA World Cup: See Best Photos
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
9/30
Colombia Vs Ghana, FIFA World Cup: See Best Photos
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
10/30
Colombia Vs Ghana, FIFA World Cup: See Best Photos
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
11/30
Ghana vs Colombia World Cup Soccer round of 32 match highlights-Johan Mojica
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
12/30
Ghana vs Colombia World Cup Soccer round of 32 match highlights-Lawrence Ati-Zigi
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
13/30
Ghana vs Colombia World Cup Soccer round of 32 match highlights-Daniel Munoz
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
14/30
Ghana vs Colombia World Cup Soccer round of 32 match highlights-Luis Suarez
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
15/30
Ghana vs Colombia World Cup Soccer round of 32 match highlights-Derrick Luckassen
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
16/30
Ghana vs Colombia World Cup Soccer round of 32 match highlights-Camilo Vargas
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
17/30
Ghana vs Colombia World Cup Soccer round of 32 match highlights-Fatawu Issahaku
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
18/30
Ghana vs Colombia World Cup Soccer round of 32 match highlights-Luis Diaz
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
19/30
Ghana vs Colombia World Cup Soccer round of 32 match highlights-Lawrence Ati-Zigi
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
20/30
Ghana vs Colombia World Cup Soccer round of 32 match highlights-Jaminton Campaz
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
21/30
Ghana vs Colombia World Cup Soccer round of 32 match highlights-
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
22/30
Colombia Vs Ghana, FIFA World Cup: See Best Photos
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
23/30
Colombia Vs Ghana, FIFA World Cup: See Best Photos
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
24/30
Colombia Vs Ghana, FIFA World Cup: See Best Photos
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
25/30
Ghana vs Colombia World Cup Soccer round of 32 match highlights-Daniel Munoz
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
26/30
Ghana vs Colombia World Cup Soccer round of 32 match highlights-
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
27/30
Ghana vs Colombia World Cup Soccer round of 32 match highlights-
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
28/30
Ghana vs Colombia World Cup Soccer round of 32 match highlights-
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
29/30
Ghana vs Colombia World Cup Soccer round of 32 match highlights-
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
30/30
Ghana vs Colombia World Cup Soccer round of 32 match highlights-
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

Stay updated with the latest football news, live scores, match schedules, and exclusive coverage from all the football tournaments. Get real-time updates on cricket, IPL 2026 news, tennis, badminton, and major sporting events worldwide, only on Outlook India.

Tags

  • image
  • image
  • image

RELATED STORIES

More From the author

Watch

Photos

CLOSE

Latest Sports News

Trending Stories

Latest Stories