NewsTelemundo 51 Miami – MainJuly 3, 2026Miami-Dade
Colombia Advances to World Cup Round of 16 After Defeating Ghana
Colombia secured a 1-0 victory over Ghana at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, advancing the team to the Round of 16 in the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Jhon Arias scored the decisive goal following an assist from substitute Luis Suárez.
Read the full story at Telemundo 51 Miami – MainWhy It Matters
The result determines the tournament bracket for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, with Colombia scheduled to face Switzerland in Vancouver on Tuesday.
Key Facts
- Colombia defeated Ghana 1-0 in a 2026 FIFA World Cup match.
- Jhon Arias scored the only goal of the match at the 14th minute.
- Luis Suárez provided the assist for the goal after entering as a substitute for the injured Jhon Córdoba.
- Colombia will play Switzerland in Vancouver, Canada, on the following Tuesday.
- The match was held at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, Missouri.
- The match began at 8:30 p.m. with a temperature of 31.1 degrees Celsius.
- Hydration breaks were implemented during the match due to high temperatures.
Who's Mentioned
personLuis Suárez“Colombian substitute who provided the assist for the goal.”personDaniel Muñoz“Colombian player involved in the play leading to the goal.”personJhon Córdoba“Colombian player who left the game early due to injury.”locationArrowhead Stadium“Venue of the match in Kansas City, Missouri.”personJhon Arias“Colombian player who scored the winning goal.”personLawrence Ati Zigi“Ghanaian goalkeeper.”personNéstor Lorenzo“Coach of the Colombian national team.”