Colombia 1-0 Ghana Result: Colombia Win, Score & Stats

Colombia and Ghana before their World Cup 2026 Round of 32 match

FIFA ranking#13Colombia

World Cup appearances6Colombia

Recent form (last 5)LLWWDColombia

Recent form (last 5)LLLLWGhana

World Cup appearances4Ghana

FIFA ranking#74Ghana

July 3, 2026Kansas CityRound of 32Last updated: July 5, 2026 at 6:20 AM UTCLive Streaming Guide

Key Moments

49'Yellow-card
Caleb YIRENKYI (Ghana) is booked by the referee.
62'Substitution
Abdul FATAWU (in) comes off the bench to replace Inaki WILLIAMS (out) (Ghana)
62'Substitution
Elisha OWUSU (in) comes off the bench to replace Kwasi SIBO (out) (Ghana)
66'Yellow-card
Abdul FATAWU (Ghana) is booked by the referee.
72'Substitution
Juan QUINTERO (in) comes off the bench to replace Jhon ARIAS (out) (Colombia)
76'Yellow-card
Alidu SEIDU (Ghana) is booked by the referee.
78'Yellow-card
Richard RIOS (Colombia) is booked by the referee.

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Colombia vs Ghana Match Result

Full Time

Colombia4-1-2-3

Full Time1 - 0FT

Winner: Colombia

Ghana4-1-2-3

GoalsGoal details will update from the official timeline.

Latest Commentary

49'
Caleb YIRENKYI (Ghana) is booked by the referee.
51'
Caleb YIRENKYI (Ghana) commits a foul.
55'
Luis DIAZ (Colombia) takes a corner kick.

Venue: Kansas City Stadium, Kansas City
Date: July 3, 2026
Kickoff: Jul 3, 8:30 PM
Attendance: 69,045
Referee: Clément Turpin
Competition: FIFA World Cup 2026

Venue local time: Jul 3, 8:30 PM Kansas City

Match Statistics

Official record

--Possession--

20Shots8

--Shots on Target--

3Corners2

12Fouls8

2Yellow Cards3

--Red Cards--

2Offsides0

Statistics are shown from the stored official match record.

Full Time

Colombia vs Ghana Match Result

Colombia beat Ghana 1 - 0 in Round of 32. The result updates the group table and changes what both teams need from their next fixtures.

Final score: 1 - 0
Winner: Colombia
Goals: Goal details will update from the official timeline.
Standings: Group table updated after full time.
Group: Round of 32
Updated: 2026-07-06

Live Streaming and TV Channels - Where To Watch

United StatesFOX, FS1, FOX OneOfficial guide

United KingdomBBC, ITVOfficial guide

AustraliaSBSOfficial guide

PakistanTapmad, ARY ZAPOfficial guide

ColombiaLocal listingsOfficial guide

GhanaLocal listingsOfficial guide View all countriesCountry TV guide

Broadcast listings can change. Confirm the final channel close to kickoff.

Colombia vs Ghana Live Commentary

Full Time

0'
Match Update
Start Time
The referee signals the start of the first period.
1'
AttemptGHA
Attempt at Goal
Thomas PARTEY (Ghana) attempts an effort on goal.
4'
AttemptCOL
Foul
Gustavo PUERTA (Colombia) commits a foul.
8'
SubstitutionCOL
Substitution
Luis SUAREZ (in) comes off the bench to replace Jhon CORDOBA (out) (Colombia)
11'
AttemptCOL
Corner
James RODRIGUEZ (Colombia) takes a corner kick.
12'
CardCOL
Yellow card
Jhon ARIAS (Colombia) is booked by the referee.
13'
SubstitutionGHA
Substitution
Alidu SEIDU (in) comes off the bench to replace Marvin SENAYA (out) (Ghana)
14'
AttemptCOL
Attempt at Goal
Jhon ARIAS (Colombia) attempts an effort on goal.
14'
GoalCOL
Goal!
Jhon ARIAS (Colombia) scores!!
20'
AttemptCOL
Foul
Daniel MUNOZ (Colombia) commits a foul.
20'
AttemptCOL
Attempt at Goal
Luis DIAZ (Colombia) attempts an effort on goal.
34'
AttemptGHA
Corner
Jordan AYEW (Ghana) takes a corner kick.
34'
AttemptGHA
Attempt at Goal
Inaki WILLIAMS (Ghana) attempts an effort on goal.
35'
AttemptCOL
Foul
Luis SUAREZ (Colombia) commits a foul.
37'
AttemptGHA
Attempt at Goal
Antoine SEMENYO (Ghana) attempts an effort on goal.
38'
AttemptGHA
Corner
Jordan AYEW (Ghana) takes a corner kick.
39'
AttemptCOL
Attempt at Goal
Luis DIAZ (Colombia) attempts an effort on goal.
40'
AttemptGHA
Attempt at Goal
Inaki WILLIAMS (Ghana) attempts an effort on goal.
42'
AttemptCOL
Attempt at Goal
Luis SUAREZ (Colombia) attempts an effort on goal.
44'
AttemptGHA
Attempt at Goal
Antoine SEMENYO (Ghana) attempts an effort on goal.
44'
AttemptGHA
Attempt at Goal
Inaki WILLIAMS (Ghana) attempts an effort on goal.
45'+1'
AttemptCOL
Attempt at Goal
Johan MOJICA (Colombia) attempts an effort on goal.
45'+1'
AttemptGHA
Goal Prevention
The goalkeeper of Ghana pulls off a save.
45'+6'
AttemptCOL
Foul
Luis SUAREZ (Colombia) commits a foul.
45'+7'
AttemptCOL
Foul
Luis SUAREZ (Colombia) commits a foul.
45'+8'
Full Time
End Time
The referee brings the first period to an end.
SubstitutionCOL
Substitution
Before the second half begins Richard RIOS (in) comes off the bench to replace James RODRIGUEZ (out) (Colombia)
45'
Match Update
Start Time
The referee signals the start of the second period.
46'
AttemptCOL
Foul
Davinson SANCHEZ (Colombia) commits a foul.
48'
AttemptGHA
Foul
Derrick LUCKASSEN (Ghana) commits a foul.
48'
AttemptCOL
Attempt at Goal
Richard RIOS (Colombia) attempts an effort on goal.
49'
CardGHA
Yellow card
Caleb YIRENKYI (Ghana) is booked by the referee.
51'
AttemptGHA
Foul
Caleb YIRENKYI (Ghana) commits a foul.
55'
AttemptCOL
Corner
Luis DIAZ (Colombia) takes a corner kick.
55'
AttemptCOL
Attempt at Goal
Gustavo PUERTA (Colombia) attempts an effort on goal.
55'
AttemptGHA
Goal Prevention
The goalkeeper of Ghana pulls off a save.
56'
AttemptCOL
Attempt at Goal
Davinson SANCHEZ (Colombia) attempts an effort on goal.
56'
AttemptCOL
Offside
Luis DIAZ (Colombia) is ruled offside.
58'
AttemptCOL
Attempt at Goal
Luis DIAZ (Colombia) attempts an effort on goal.
58'
AttemptGHA
Goal Prevention
The goalkeeper of Ghana pulls off a save.
59'
AttemptGHA
Foul
Jerome OPOKU (Ghana) commits a foul.
60'
AttemptCOL
Foul
Richard RIOS (Colombia) commits a foul.
61'
AttemptCOL
Foul
Richard RIOS (Colombia) commits a foul.
62'
SubstitutionGHA
Substitution
Abdul FATAWU (in) comes off the bench to replace Inaki WILLIAMS (out) (Ghana)
62'
SubstitutionGHA
Substitution
Elisha OWUSU (in) comes off the bench to replace Kwasi SIBO (out) (Ghana)
66'
AttemptGHA
Foul
Abdul FATAWU (Ghana) commits a foul.
66'
CardGHA
Yellow card
Abdul FATAWU (Ghana) is booked by the referee.
69'
AttemptGHA
Attempt at Goal
Antoine SEMENYO (Ghana) attempts an effort on goal.
69'
AttemptGHA
Attempt at Goal
Thomas PARTEY (Ghana) attempts an effort on goal.
72'
SubstitutionCOL
Substitution
Juan QUINTERO (in) comes off the bench to replace Jhon ARIAS (out) (Colombia)
74'
AttemptCOL
Foul
Gustavo PUERTA (Colombia) commits a foul.
76'
CardGHA
Yellow card
Alidu SEIDU (Ghana) is booked by the referee.
77'
AttemptCOL
Attempt at Goal
Juan QUINTERO (Colombia) attempts an effort on goal.
78'
CardCOL
Yellow card
Richard RIOS (Colombia) is booked by the referee.
79'
SubstitutionGHA
Substitution
Prince ADU (in) comes off the bench to replace Caleb YIRENKYI (out) (Ghana)
79'
SubstitutionGHA
Substitution
Ernest NUAMAH (in) comes off the bench to replace Jordan AYEW (out) (Ghana)
79'
AttemptGHA
Foul
Prince ADU (Ghana) commits a foul.
80'
AttemptCOL
Attempt at Goal
Luis DIAZ (Colombia) attempts an effort on goal.
81'
AttemptCOL
Corner
Juan QUINTERO (Colombia) takes a corner kick.
81'
AttemptCOL
Attempt at Goal
Davinson SANCHEZ (Colombia) attempts an effort on goal.
81'
AttemptGHA
Goal Prevention
The goalkeeper of Ghana pulls off a save.
82'
AttemptCOL
Offside
Luis DIAZ (Colombia) is ruled offside.
84'
AttemptCOL
Attempt at Goal
Juan QUINTERO (Colombia) attempts an effort on goal.
85'
AttemptCOL
Foul
Luis SUAREZ (Colombia) commits a foul.
87'
AttemptCOL
Attempt at Goal
Luis DIAZ (Colombia) attempts an effort on goal.
87'
AttemptCOL
Foul
Luis DIAZ (Colombia) commits a foul.
87'
AttemptGHA
Foul
Antoine SEMENYO (Ghana) commits a foul.
90'
SubstitutionCOL
Substitution
Jaminton CAMPAZ (in) comes off the bench to replace Luis DIAZ (out) (Colombia)
90'
AttemptGHA
Foul
Ernest NUAMAH (Ghana) commits a foul.
90'+2'
AttemptCOL
Attempt at Goal
Richard RIOS (Colombia) attempts an effort on goal.
90'+5'
AttemptCOL
Attempt at Goal
Jaminton CAMPAZ (Colombia) attempts an effort on goal.
90'+5'
AttemptCOL
Attempt at Goal
Luis SUAREZ (Colombia) attempts an effort on goal.
90'+5'
AttemptCOL
Attempt at Goal
Gustavo PUERTA (Colombia) attempts an effort on goal.
90'+6'
AttemptCOL
Attempt at Goal
Richard RIOS (Colombia) attempts an effort on goal.
90'+6'
AttemptGHA
Goal Prevention
The goalkeeper of Ghana pulls off a save.
90'+6'
AttemptCOL
Attempt at Goal
Jaminton CAMPAZ (Colombia) attempts an effort on goal.
90'+6'
AttemptGHA
Goal Prevention
The goalkeeper of Ghana pulls off a save.
90'+6'
AttemptCOL
Foul
Gustavo PUERTA (Colombia) commits a foul.
90'+7'
AttemptGHA
Foul
Ernest NUAMAH (Ghana) commits a foul.
90'+8'
Full Time
End Time
The referee brings the second period to an end.
98'
Full Time
Match end
The final whistle sounds.

Colombia vs Ghana Starting Lineups

The lineups below show the starting XIs used in this World Cup match.

Colombia and Ghana can still adjust shape based on late fitness checks, opponent matchups and the match state.

Colombia vs Ghana Starting Lineups

Lineups: Starting XIThese are the starting lineups recorded for the completed match.Team-sheet check: July 5, 2026 at 6:20 AM UTC

The pitch cards show the starting XIs used in this match, with player photos kept inside the markers.

Colombia4-2-3-1

12Camilo Vargas

2Daniel Munoz

3Jhon Lucumi

14Gustavo Puerta

17Johan Mojica

23Davinson Sanchez

10James Rodriguez

11Jhon Arias

16Jefferson Lerma

7Luis Diaz

9Jhon Cordoba

Ghana4-2-3-1

1Lawrence Ati Zigi

14Gideon Mensah

18Jerome Opoku

23Derrick Luckassen

26Marvin Senaya

3Caleb Yirenkyi

5Thomas Partey

8Kwasi Sibo

11Antoine Semenyo

9Jordan Ayew

19Inaki Williams

Colombia Soccer26Live Player Ratings

Editorial ratings by Soccer26Live, not official FIFA ratings.

Daniel MunozFWD7.8
Santiago AriasMID7.6
Davinson SanchezMID7.4

Full ratings after match

Match Report

Colombia and Ghana meet in Round of 32. The game matters because an early result can change pressure across the next two fixtures.

Colombia will want clean possession and better final-third decisions. Ghana need structure without the ball and sharp moments when space opens.

Goal details will update from the official timeline.

Ghana Soccer26Live Player Ratings

Editorial ratings by Soccer26Live, not official FIFA ratings.

Jonas AdjeteyFWD7.8
Derrick LuckassenMID7.6
Gideon MensahMID7.4

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Colombia Team Profile

Colombia are in Round of 32.
Nestor Lorenzo leads the squad.
The opening spell can shape the match tempo.
Set pieces and transition defence should matter.

Ghana Team Profile

Ghana are in Round of 32.
Carlos Queiroz leads the squad.
A strong start can make the group table easier to manage.
The first goal should change the match rhythm quickly.

Colombia vs Ghana Key Players To Watch

Colombia carry major influence through Daniel Munoz and Santiago Arias. Ghana answer through Jonas Adjetey and Derrick Luckassen.

Daniel Munoz

Defender - Colombia

Important for Colombia in transition moments.

44: Caps
3: Goals
Threat: Threat

Santiago Arias

Defender - Colombia

Important for Colombia in transition moments.

66: Caps
0: Goals
Threat: Threat

Jonas Adjetey

Defender - Ghana

Important for Ghana in the final third.

TBC: Caps
DF: Role
Threat: Threat

Derrick Luckassen

Defender - Ghana

Important for Ghana in the final third.

TBC: Caps
DF: Role
Threat: Threat

Colombia vs Ghana Prediction

This should be a competitive group-stage match rather than an open game from the first minute.

Colombia Win50%

Draw28%

Ghana Win22%

Head-to-Head Record

Colombia wins: TBC | Draws: TBC | Ghana wins: TBC

Tactical Preview

Colombia Approach

Colombia need a clear start, quick support around the striker and careful defending in transition.

Ghana Approach

Ghana can stay compact, protect central spaces and look for set pieces or fast breaks.

What's Next?

Switzerland vs ColombiaJul 7, 2026 - 8:00 PM UTC

Colombia vs Ghana FAQ

Who won Colombia vs Ghana?

Colombia won 1 - 0 against Ghana.

When is Colombia vs Ghana at World Cup 2026?

Colombia vs Ghana is on July 3, 2026 at Kansas City Stadium in Kansas City. Kickoff is 01:30 UTC | 9:30 PM EDT.

Where can I watch Colombia vs Ghana live?

Broadcast and streaming depend on your country. Use the TV guide section on this page to open the correct country listing.

Are the Colombia vs Ghana lineups confirmed?

No. The lineups are confirmed until official team sheets are released close to kickoff.

What group is Colombia vs Ghana in?

Colombia and Ghana are in Round of 32.

Where is Colombia vs Ghana being played?

The match is being played at Kansas City Stadium in Kansas City.

Where can I follow Colombia vs Ghana live score?

The live score panel on this page will update match status, score and commentary when the game begins.