World Cup 2026: Colombia completes the Round of 16 field with a 1-0 win over Ghana
Colombia secures the final spot in the World Cup 2026 Round of 16 after defeating Ghana 1-0.
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📍 How it ended
Colombia defeated Ghana 1-0 with a goal from Jhon Arias to complete the World Cup round of 16 field. Ghana exited the tournament, while Colombia advanced to a showdown with Switzerland.
Epilogue added 18d ago, after coverage quieted.
The brief
Colombia advanced to the tournament's last 16 following a 1-0 victory over Ghana, with Jhon Arias scoring the decisive goal. The win completes the field for the Round of 16.
Coverage from NBC News, The Guardian, and Yahoo Sports highlights the match outcome, while AP News notes that Morocco and Egypt remain the only African teams still in the competition. Reuters reports that Ghana coach Queiroz attributed the team's exit to a lack of maturity.
Attention now shifts to the upcoming showdown between Colombia and Switzerland. USA Today and The Guardian are focusing on the match details and the officials assigned to the game.
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Quick answers
Who scored the winning goal for Colombia?
Jhon Arias scored the goal in the 1-0 win over Ghana.
Which African teams remain in the World Cup?
According to AP News, Morocco and Egypt are still standing.
Who will Colombia face in the Round of 16?
Colombia is set to play Switzerland.
Coverage (11)
- Re-ranking the World Cup teams before the quarter-finals The New York Times · 17d ago
- Who are the Switzerland vs. Colombia World Cup referees? Complete list USA Today · 17d ago
- Switzerland v Colombia: World Cup 2026 last 16 The Guardian · 17d ago
- Jhon Arias scores and Colombia beats Ghana 1-0 to reach World Cup round of 16 NBC News · 21d ago
- Africa’s World Cup surge fades as Ghana falls to Colombia, leaving Morocco and Egypt still standing AP News · 21d ago
- Ghana's World Cup exit down to a lack of maturity, says Queiroz Reuters · 21d ago
- Colombia edge Ghana 1-0 to set up Switzerland showdown Reuters · 21d ago
- Colombia vs. Ghana Prediction, Odds, Picks For World Cup Match FOX Sports · 21d ago
- Ayew era must end, can Queiroz take the Black Stars to the next level? ESPN · 21d ago
- Jhon Arias goal sends Colombia into last 16 as Ghana bow out of World Cup The Guardian · 21d ago
- World Cup 2026: Colombia completes the Round of 16 field with a 1-0 win over Ghana Yahoo Sports · 21d ago
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