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.
ESPN looks at what stood out from the loss to Colombia that saw the Black Stars exit the 2026 FIFA World Cup, from a Ghana perspective.
Colombia vs Ghana is playing near Kapuskasing. Local showtimes and cinemas now playing FIFA 2026: Colombia vs Ghana
As Carlos Queiroz walked into his prematch press conference, he saw familiar faces. He waved, smiled and shared pleasantries with Colombian media. The Ghana head coach is preparing his team to face Colombia in the round of 32.
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.
More scattered rain is expected through Tuesday evening into the first half of the night and it could impact the World Cup match in Foxboro.
Some results have been hidden because they may be inaccessible to you
Show inaccessible results
