Jhon Arias scores winner as Colombia beat Ghana to reach last‑16

On 4 July 2026, Colombia beat Ghana 1‑0 in the round‑of‑32 match held at Kansas City Stadium. The victory puts Colombia into the last‑16 where they will meet Switzerland on Tuesday.

Jhon Arias, who came off the bench, opened the scoring early in the second half, delivering the decisive goal that sealed the win. The Colombian side controlled the game after the breakthrough and held on despite Ghana’s efforts to equalise.

Ghana’s campaign ends with this defeat, echoing their historic 2010 quarter‑final loss. Colombia’s coach Néstor Lorenzo praised his squad’s resilience, noting the support of his family behind the team.

Betting angle: Switzerland’s odds for the upcoming round‑of‑16 clash may tighten as they now face a Colombian side riding high on confidence after the win.

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