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Colombia secured their passage to the round of 16 of the 2026 World Cup with a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Ghana on a sweltering night in Kansas City. A solitary strike from Jhon Arias proved the difference as Los Cafeteros successfully navigated a physical encounter to keep their tournament dreams alive.

Colombia faces Ghana in Kansas City for a 2026 FIFA World Cup Round of 32 knockout clash. The matchup features a heavily favored, unbeaten Colombian squad looking to dominate possession and break down a resilient, defensively disciplined Ghanaian team aiming for a major upset.

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Our soccer expert offers his Colombia vs Ghana predictions, ahead of Friday’s World Cup clash, at 9:30pm ET (7/3).