Colombia and Ghana face off in the 2026 FIFA World Cup Round of 32 at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City on Saturday, 4 July 2026. The clash kicks off at 03:30 (SAST).
Colombia vs Ghana: Road to the Round of 32
Colombia
Colombia impressed the football fraternity during the group stage of the global showpiece hosted by the USA, Canada, and Mexico.
The Colombians won two of their group stage matches and impressively held Portugal to a goalless draw in their last match of the first phase.
They progressed to the Round of 32 after accumulating seven points, scoring four goals, and conceding just one in the group stage.
Ghana
Despite being in one of the toughest groups, Ghana managed to advance to the last 32 of the soccer spectacle. The Ghanaians won one match, drew one, and lost their last game of the group stage round.
Ghana qualified for the Round of 32 after securing four points. They scored only two goals in the group stage, while conceding two and keeping two clean sheets.
Below, SportPurse zooms in on the results of the last three 2026 FIFA World Cup matches of both Colombia and Ghana.
Colombia Results in the Group Stage
Colombia 0-0 Portugal
Colombia held favourites Portugal to a goalless draw in a thrilling encounter at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami on 28 June 2026.
Football fans from across the globe accused the VAR of making controversial decisions after Colombia was denied a goal at the death after a suspicious VAR review.
Davinson Sanchez thought he had won it for Colombia in the 90+2 minute after scoring a bullet header, but his goal was cancelled for offside after a VAR review.
The Colombians, who took six shots on target, took five corner kicks in the scoreless match, while the struggling Portugal took two.
Colombia 1-0 DR Congo
Colombia edged DR Congo 1-0 in another thrilling group stage match at Estadio Akron in Zapopan on 24 June 2026.
Daniel Munoz thought he had opened the scoring in the 6th minute, but his goal was disallowed for offside after a VAR review. Despite the setback, Colombia continued attacking until they were rewarded in the second half.
Munoz finally broke the deadlock in the 76th minute, sending the Colombian fans into wild celebrations. Juan Quintero provided the assist.
The Colombians, who took nine shots on target, won five corner kicks in the thriller, while the DR Congo took four.
Uzbekistan 1-3 Colombia
Colombia thrashed Uzbekistan 3-1 in their opening match of the 2026 FIFA World Cup campaign at Estadio Banorte in Mexico City on 18 June 2026.
Daniel Munoz put the Colombians ahead in the 40th minute, assisted by Luis Diaz. However, Abbosbek Fayzullaev levelled the score 20 minutes later.
Diaz restored Colombia’s lead in the 65th minute, assisted by Gustavo Puerta. Jaminton Campaz then extended his nation’s lead to 3-1 in the 90+9 minute, assisted by Cucho Hernandez.
Uzbekistan took three corner kicks in the defeat, while Colombia, with four shots on target, took four.
Ghana Results in the Group Stage of the 2026 FIFA World Cup
Croatia 2-1 Ghana
Croatia edged Ghana 2-1 in their last group stage match at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia on 27 June 2026.
Petar Sucic put the Croatians ahead in the 31st minute, assisted by Mateo Kovacic. However, Derrick Luckassen equalised for Ghana in the 73rd minute, assisted by Ernest Nuamah.
Nikola Vlasic ensured that Croatia secured three points in the encounter when he made it 2-1 in the 83rd minute. AC Milan star Luka Modric provided the assist.
Croatia took three corner kicks in the narrow victory, while Ghana, with just one shot on target, took only two.
England 0-0 Ghana
Ghana held England to a goalless draw in a closely contested game at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough on 23 June 2026.
The Ghanaians flexed their defensive tactics in the encounter. They were completely outclassed in terms of possession and attack. However, the Ghana national side defended as a unit, ensuring that they got a point in the match.
England took nine corner kicks in the clash, while Ghana, with one shot on target, took just two corners.
Ghana 1-0 Panama
Ghana edged Panama 1-0 in a closely contested opening match of their 2026 FIFA World Cup campaign at BMO Field in Toronto on 18 June 2026.
Caleb Yirenkyi broke the hearts of Panama players and fans at the death, scoring the winner in the 90+5 minute. Brandon Thomas-Asante provided the assist.
Ghana, with two shots on target, won two corner kicks in the narrow win, while Panama also won two.
Who Are the Key Players in the Colombia Squad?
Bayern Munich star Luis Diaz and Daniel Munoz are the most important players in the Colombian team. They are both expected to start the Colombia vs Ghana 2026 FIFA World Cup clash.
Diaz is a clinical goalscorer and also creates goalscoring opportunities for his teammates. He has already scored one goal and provided one assist at the ongoing competition.
Munoz, who plays for Crystal Palace in the Premier League, helps out in defence as well as in attack. He has already netted two goals at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
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Key Players in the Ghana Squad
Seasoned campaigner Jordan Ayew and Manchester City forward Antoine Semenyo are key players in the Ghana national football team.
Ayew leads from the front. The captain brings experience to his side and can hurt any team when given a chance.
Semenyo was clinical in front of goal in the 2025/26 Premier League season. The star scored seven goals and provided one assist in 17 league matches for Manchester City.
He also scored 10 goals and provided three assists in 20 league appearances for Bournemouth before joining City.
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