Forced into making a rare early move, Colombia coach Nestor Lorenzo sent Luis Suarez onto the field, and he promptly delivered a sharp cross that Jhon Arias flicked into the net, resulting in the only goal on a sweltering night at Arrowhead Stadium and sending Los Cafeteros into the Round of 16 at the World Cup with a 1-0 victory over the Black Stars.

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Colombia's midfielder #10 James Rodriguez and Ghana's midfielder #08 Kwasi Sibo fight for the ball during the 2026 World Cup round of 32 football match between Colombia and Ghana at the Kansas City Stadium in Kansas City on July 3,

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Colombia have won their World Cup group and head into the knockout stage dreaming of a deep run, one that may have been sparked by a humbling defeat to France just months earlier.

Colombia will look to build on one of the strongest group-stage campaigns at the World Cup when they face Ghana in the round ​of 32 on Friday, but standing in their way is a ‌familiar face in their former coach Carlos Queiroz.