Ghana Set Up Round of 32 Showdown With Colombia
The Black Stars will face Colombia in the Round of 32 of the 2026 FIFA World Cup after the South Americans sealed top spot in Group K with a goalless draw against Portugal.
Colombia finished the group stage with seven points, enough to secure first place and book a knockout meeting with Ghana, who progressed from Group L after an impressive campaign under Carlos Queiroz.
The highly anticipated encounter will take place at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, where the Black Stars will attempt to continue their World Cup journey against one of the tournament’s most consistent teams.
Colombia completed the group phase unbeaten, collecting seven points from their three matches. Their final outing saw them hold Portugal to a 0-0 draw, a result that ensured they finished ahead of the European side in the Group K standings.
Ghana also advanced after a resilient group-stage performance. The Black Stars opened their campaign with a 1-0 victory over Panama before earning a hard-fought goalless draw against England. Although they suffered a 2-1 defeat to Croatia in their final group match, earlier results were enough to secure qualification for the knockout rounds.
The Round of 32 fixture promises to be one of the standout ties of the tournament, with Colombia’s attacking quality set to test a Ghana side that has impressed with its defensive organisation and resilience.
