Jhon Arias fired Colombia ahead against Ghana after 14 minutes in Kansas City on Saturday to put the Group K winners on course for a last-16 tie against Switzerland Luis Suarez, who had come on for Jhon Cordoba, sent in a cross from the right to locate unmarked Palmeiras livewire Arias for the emphatic opener.Look at what it means to all the Colombian supporters in this stadium, former England winger Andros Townsend told ITV.Thats not an easy finish because hes got to get there before it bounces. Its a lot harder than it looks.Table of ContentsColombia vs Ghana: World Cup underdogs have to come outWorld Cup 2026: Colombia team vs GhanaWorld Cup 2026: Ghana full line up vs ColombiaWhere to watch Colombia v Ghana: TV channel, live online streamsWorld Cup 2026: Colombia v Ghana statsColombia vs Ghana: World Cup underdogs have to come outColombia bossed possession and Townsend suggested Ghana, who kept two clean sheets during the group stage, would have to relent on their low-block approach.Colombia crafted that nicely, he added. Just what the doctor ordered. Now Ghana have to come out.The Black Stars lost Marvin Senaya to a 13th-minute injury, replacing the right-back with Alidu Seidu.World Cup 2026: Colombia team vs GhanaCrystal Palace wideman Daniel Munoz regained his place for Colombia, having scored once in each of their first two fixtures and set up Davinson Sanchezs disallowed goal after replacing Santiago Arias in the 87th minute against Portugal.Arias and Deiver Machado made way, with Mallorca left-back Johan Mojica also coming in.Suarez scored four goals in South American qualifying, putting the forward level with the likes of Argentinas Julian Alvarez and Lautaro Martinez.Colombia starting XI: Camilo Vargas, Daniel Munoz, Jhon Lucumi, Gustavo Puerta, Johan Mojica, Davinson Sanchez, James Rodriguez, Jhon Arias, Jefferson Lerma, Luis Diaz, Jhon CordobaColombia substitutes: David Ospina, Alvaro Montero, Santiago Arias, Yerry Mina, Willer Ditta, Deiver Machado, Kevin Castano, Richard Rios, Jorge Carrascal, Juan Portilla, Juan Quintero, Cucho Hernandez, Jaminton Campaz, Luis Suarez, Andres GomezWorld Cup 2026: Ghana full line up vs ColombiaCentre-back Jerome Opoku was back for Ghana after missing their defeat to Croatia through injury.Manchester City forward Antoine Semenyo started again despite suffering ankle discomfort at the end of the group stage and goalkeeper Lawrence Ati-Zigi returned following a groin issue.Caleb Yirenkyi and Inaki Williams also came in. Benjamin Asare, Jonas Adjetey, Elisha Owusu and Kamaldeen Sulemana moved to the bench.Ghana starting XI: Lawrence Ati Zigi, Gideon Mensah, Jerome Opoku, Derrick Luckassen, Marvin Senaya, Caleb Yirenkyi, Thomas Partey, Kwasi Sibo, Antoine Semenyo, Jordan Ayew, Inaki WilliamsGhana substitutes: Joseph Anang, Benjamin Asare, Alidu Seidu, Jonas Adjetey, Abdul Mumin, Baba Rahman, Kojo Peprah Oppong, Elisha Owusu, Augustine Boakye, Abdul Fatawu, Brandon Thomas-Asante, Christopher Bonsu Baah, Kamaldeen Sulemana, Ernest Nuamah, Prince AduWhere to watch Colombia v Ghana: TV channel, live online streamsKick-off on Saturday was at 02:30 BST (21:30 ET / 18:30 PT, both Friday). In the UK, live TV coverage is on ITV1.Streaming is via ITVs website and ITVX app, which is available on a vast variety of devices for viewing on the go.World Cup 2026: Colombia v Ghana statsColombia have won each of their last four World Cup matches against African nations, while Ghana have failed to prevail in any of their three games at the finals against South American oppositionThey have won each of their last four World Cup matches against CAF sides, all by margins of exactly one goal. However, they were eliminated in their only previous knockout game against such opposition (2-1 against Cameroon in 1990 after extra-time)Los Cafeteros could record three successive World Cup clean sheets for the first timeJames Rodriguez made a record-equalling 10th World Cup start for Colombia, moving level with Carlos Valderrama and Freddy RinconThe playmaker surpassed Valderrama and Rincon for the most games for Colombia at the finals (11) by playing against Portugal on matchday threeIn that 0-0 draw, Colombia produced their most attempts (24) in a World Cup game since records began in 1966Ghana head coach Carlos Queiroz briefly managed Colombia between 2019 and 2020, departing following a poor start to their unsuccessful 2022 World Cup qualifying campaignQueiroz is the second coach to appear at five successive editions of the World Cup, after Bora MilutinovicAt 73 years and 108 days of age, Queiroz briefly became the oldest manager to win a finals game following the last-gasp victory over Panama, although South Africas Hugo Broos then overtook him (74 years, 75 days)The Black Stars average of 36.1% of possession during the group stage was the second-lowest of any side who advanced, after Paraguay (33.9%) Topics 2026 FIFA World Cup Antoine Semenyo Colombia National Football Team FIFA World Cup Ghana National Football Team James Rodriguez World Cup World Cup 2026 Add us as a preferred source on Google If you enjoy reading this article, you can help support our independent football journalism by adding 101 Great Goals as a preferred source You Should Also Read LIVE Colombia v Ghana: World Cup 2026 text commentary, updates, goals and stats as Arias scores Jon Fisher 4th July, 2026 England vs Mexico: World Cup 2026 confirmed time and full details after talks over game being moved, latest news and why football bosses wanted Sunday fixture kick off rescheduled Ben Miller 4th July, 2026 World Cup 2026 live: Colombia vs Ghana confirmed teams and full line ups, TV channel, live online stream and stats Ben Miller 4th July, 2026 World Cup 2026: Argentina 3-2 Cape Verde report, result, goals as Lionel Messi sets up winner in absolutely immense last-32 tie Ben Miller 4th July, 2026 World Cup 2026 live: Lionel Messi goal in Argentina vs Cape Verde genius at work after magnificent touch Ben Miller 3rd July, 2026 World Cup 2026 live: Lionel Messi returns for Argentina vs Cape Verde as teams and full line ups are confirmed, TV channel, live online stream and stats Ben Miller 3rd July, 2026
