Colombia Beats Ghana 1-0, Advances to Round of 16 at 2026 World Cup
A late goal from substitute Rafael Santos gave La Tricolor a hard-fought victory at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City on July 3.
Colombia is through to the Round of 16 after defeating Ghana 1-0 in the Round of 32 on Thursday night at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City. The winning goal came from substitute Rafael Santos late in the match, capping a disciplined performance built on strong defensive organization.
The result extends Colombia's unbeaten run at the 2026 World Cup. La Tricolor won Group K with victories over Uzbekistan and DR Congo and a goalless draw with Portugal, and have now added a knockout-stage win to that record.
Colombia's Round of 16 opponent will be confirmed once the remaining Round of 32 fixtures are completed. The team and its coaching staff are expected to use the coming days to recover and scout their next challenge.
For the Colombian diaspora across the United States, the July 4 holiday weekend is carrying an extra charge of yellow, blue and red. Fans gathered in cities from Miami to New York and Los Angeles to watch the match, and celebrations continued well into the night.
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