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World Cup 2026: Colombia completes the Round of 16 field with a 1-0 win over Ghana
Yahoo Sports • • general
Key Points:
- Colombia secured a 1-0 victory over Ghana in the Round of 32, marking only their second knockout-round win in World Cup history, with Jhon Arias scoring the decisive goal in the 14th minute.
- Ghana employed a defensive strategy throughout the match but struggled offensively, failing to capitalize on limited chances and unable to equalize.
- Colombia was the more threatening side in the second half, with Luis Diaz narrowly missing a second goal due to an offside call and a saved shot.
- This win sets Colombia up to face Switzerland in the Round of 16, with the potential for a quarterfinal clash against Argentina, who are favorites to win back-to-back World Cups.
- The expanded 48-team World Cup format introduced a Round of 32 stage, now narrowing the field to 16 teams from four continents for the next round of matches.
