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Colombia 1, Ghana 0: Jhon Arias guides Colombia past Ghana into round of 16

The lead

July 4, 2026 — GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium, Kansas City, Missouri, USA — Jhon Arias guides Colombia past Ghana into round of 16. Colombia booked the last place in the World Cup's round of 16 as they beat Ghana 1-0 in Kansas City. Jhon Arias grabbed the only goal after 14 minutes as the earned a meeting with Switzerland in Vancouver.

How the match unfolded

This Round of 32 match finished 1-0 for Colombia over Ghana in regulation on the official ESPN match center. Colombia seized early momentum when Jhon Arias (Colombia) right footed shot from the centre of the box to the bottom right corner. Assisted by Luis Suárez with a cross. in the 14'. 69,045 fans were in the building at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium.

Key passages from the live ESPN commentary feed:

  • Attempt saved. Richard Ríos (Colombia) right footed shot from long range on the right is saved in the bottom right corner by Lawrence Ati Zigi (Ghana). Assisted by Juan Fernando Quintero.
  • Attempt saved. Jaminton Campaz (Colombia) left footed shot from a difficult angle and long range on the left is saved in the top left corner by Lawrence Ati Zigi (Ghana). Assisted by Jhon Lucumí with a headed pass.
  • Abdul Fatawu (Ghana) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
  • Foul by Gustavo Puerta (Colombia).
  • Foul by Ernest Nuamah (Ghana).
  • Davinson Sánchez (Colombia) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
  • Second Half ends, Colombia 1, Ghana 0.

    • Goal-by-goal

  • 14' — Colombia: Jhon Arias (Colombia) right footed shot from the centre of the box to the bottom right corner. Assisted by Luis Suárez with a cross.

    • Cards, fouls, and controversy

    Colombia booked the last place in the World Cup's round of 16 as they beat Ghana 1-0 in Kansas City. Jhon Arias grabbed the only goal after 14 minutes as the earned a meeting with Switzerland in Vancouver.

    Bookings: 5 yellow cards were issued per the official match log.

    What it means in the tournament

    Colombia leave GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium with a result that moves them forward in the 48-team bracket. Surviving the Round of 32 keeps Colombia alive for Round of 16 action in early July. Ghana head home.

    What comes next

    Colombia advance to the Round of 16 while the bracket continues across North American host cities through July 7.

    *Sources: ESPN match center, ESPN match feed, FIFA World Cup 2026. AthX covers MLB trading; this recap is for World Cup fans following the North America tournament. Information only; not financial advice.*

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