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Colombia edge Ghana 1-0 to set up Switzerland showdown

Jhon Arias scores Colombia’s lone goal, but it proved to be enough as they held on to down Ghana in their Round of 32 match in Kansas City on July 3, 2026. (Photo: Reuters)

KANSAS CITY, Missouri - Jhon Arias scored the only goal as Colombia beat Ghana 1-0 in ​sweltering conditions in Kansas City on Friday to reach the World Cup ‌last 16, continuing a quietly impressive campaign that has established them as dangerous outsiders.

Arias struck in the 14th minute, guiding home a cross from substitute Luis Suarez, and Colombia’s disciplined defence did the rest as Nestor Lorenzo’s side extended their unbeaten run and booked a meeting with Switzerland in the next round.

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