Colombia edges Ghana 1-0 to advance in World Cup, faces Switzerland next
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 4, 2026, 2:04 PM
Last updated Jul 4, 2026
Colombia won 1-0 against Ghana in their World Cup last-32 match in Kansas City on July 4. The victory highlighted the versatility of midfielder Gustavo Puerta, who played multiple roles throughout the match. Colombia’s coach, Nestor Lorenzo, praised Puerta’s contributions and tactical intelligence. The team will now prepare for a last-16 encounter against Switzerland in Vancouver on July 7.
- •Gustavo Puerta played a key role for Colombia in the match.
- •Colombia reached the last 16 of the World Cup.
- •They will play against Switzerland on July 7.
- •The match took place in Kansas City.
- •Colombia's coach commended Puerta's versatility and game intelligence.
- 2:04 PMYahoo Sports — Colombia's Puerta happy to be Mr. Versatile for World Cup dark horses
"Colombia midfielder Gustavo Puerta was everywhere in the World Cup last-32 win over Ghana and that is just how he and his coach like it. The 1-0 victory for Nestor Lorenzo’s side in Kansas City on Friday set up a last-16 clash with Switzerland on Tuesday in Vancouver.
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