World Cup 2026: Colombia beat Ghana 1-0 to advance to the Round of 16
Colombia advanced to the World Cup 2026 Round of 16 with a clinical 1-0 win over Ghana, Jhon Arias scoring the only goal in the 14th minute as the Cafeteros controlled the match throughout.
Colombia delivered a commanding performance to eliminate Ghana 1-0 and advance to the World Cup 2026 Round of 16, with Jhon Arias' early strike proving decisive in a match the Cafeteros controlled from start to finish.
Arias strikes early
Jhon Arias broke the deadlock in the 14th minute, capitalising on space behind the Ghanaian defence to slot home and give Colombia the lead they would never relinquish. It was a goal that set the tone for a one-sided encounter.
Total domination
Colombia were utterly dominant: 61% possession, 18 shots, seven on target. Ghana, by contrast, failed to register a single shot on goal across the entire 90 minutes — a staggering statistic that tells the full story of the afternoon.
Ghana eliminated
The Black Stars exit the tournament at the Round of 32, falling short of their ambitions in what proved a frustrating and toothless display. It is a disappointing end to their World Cup campaign.
Colombia face Switzerland in the Round of 16
The Cafeteros advance to face Switzerland in Vancouver in the Round of 16 — a compelling contest between two organised and dangerous sides that promises to be closer than today's result might suggest.
