Colombia secures last 16 spot at FIFA World Cup
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 4, 2026, 3:31 AM
Last updated Jul 4, 2026
Colombia booked its place in the round of 16 at the 2026 FIFA World Cup after defeating Ghana in Kansas City. Jhon Arias scored the decisive goal in the 14th minute, assisted by Luis Suárez. Despite Colombia's missed chances and a disallowed goal, they maintained control throughout the match. Colombia now progresses to face Switzerland in the next round. The victory marks only their second win in World Cup knockout matches, the first being in 2014 against Uruguay.
- •Colombia advances to face Switzerland in the round of 16
- •Jhon Arias scores the winning goal in the 14th minute
- •Match held in Kansas City amid injury setbacks for both teams
- •Ghana struggled to create significant scoring opportunities
- •Colombia's knockout match wins now total two in World Cup history
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"Now 16 teams remain alive in pursuit of the trophy at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.After Egypt and Argentina advanced — and will face each other — Colombia vs Ghana decided the last spot in the round o...
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