Colombia gears up for World Cup 2026 Round of 32 clash with Ghana

Colombia completed its final training session in Miami with the full squad, focusing on tactical and defensive work before the round‑of‑32 match against Ghana. The team topped Group K with seven points, beating Uzbekistan and DR Congo and drawing with Portugal, and will travel to Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, United States, for the July 3 (local) knockout fixture.

Ghana qualified as one of the best third‑placed teams from Group L after a win over Panama, a goalless draw with England and a narrow loss to Croatia. Both sides entered the match with contrasting form: Colombia entered the knockout stage unbeaten and with a strong attacking record, while Ghana’s campaign was marked by defensive solidity but limited goal‑scoring.

Betting previews rate Colombia as clear favourites, citing the contributions of Luis Díaz and Daniel Muñoz. Ghana’s sports minister Kofi Adams expressed confidence that the Black Stars remain focused on winning the tournament. In Colombia, local authorities in Montería organized a fan‑fest to watch the game, and the national team’s recent results lifted them to 11th in the FIFA ranking.

The winner advances to the round of 16, where they will meet the victor of the Switzerland‑Algeria tie.