Colombia vs Ghana LIVE: FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 32 Score, Lineups & Updates
Welcome to the CS Sports live blog for the FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 32 clash between Colombia and Ghana at Kansas City Stadium. Kickoff is set for 7:30 p.m. local time (8:30 p.m. ET) on Friday, July 3. Group K winners Colombia arrive unbeaten, while Ghana qualified in third place from Group L under coach Carlos Queiroz. Follow live score, starting XIs, match stats, commentary and our prediction — all updated in real time right here.
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Kansas City Stadium (Arrowhead) • Round of 32 • Referee TBC
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Match Preview: Colombia vs Ghana
Colombia and Ghana meet for the very first time in a senior international fixture, and it's fitting that this first-ever meeting comes with a Round of 16 spot on the line. Nestor Lorenzo's Colombia topped Group K without losing a game, beating Uzbekistan and DR Congo before playing out a goalless draw with Portugal. It's the kind of form that has Colombian fans dreaming of a first World Cup quarter-final since 2014.
Ghana, by contrast, took the scenic route. The Black Stars beat Panama, held England to a stalemate, then lost 2-1 to Croatia to finish third in Group L. Coach Carlos Queiroz — ironically a former Colombia boss himself — has had to manage off-field distractions around Thomas Partey while searching for his best starting XI, but Ghana's defence has been hard to break down all tournament.
History offers a mixed omen: Ghana's only two previous World Cup knockout meetings with South American sides both ended in defeat (Brazil 2006, Uruguay 2010), while Colombia's sole knockout tie against African opposition was a loss to Cameroon back in 1990. Something has to give in Kansas City.
Head-to-Head Statistics
| Stat | Colombia | Ghana |
|---|---|---|
| Previous meetings | First-ever competitive meeting | |
| Group stage record (2026) | 2W 1D 0L | 1W 1D 1L |
| Goals scored (group stage) | 4 | 2 |
| Goals conceded (group stage) | 1 | 3 |
| Previous knockout vs opposite confederation | 1990 loss vs Cameroon | 2006 & 2010 losses vs South America |
| World Cup best finish | Quarter-final (2014) | Quarter-final (2010) |
Starting XI & Substitutes
🇨🇴 Colombia — Predicted XI (4-2-3-1)
- GK: Camilo Vargas
- DF: Daniel Munoz, Davinson Sanchez, Yerry Mina, Johan Mojica
- MF: Richard Rios, Kevin Castano
- MF: James Rodriguez, Jefferson Lerma, Luis Diaz
- FW: Luis Suarez
Substitutes: Kevin Mier, Alvaro Montero, Santiago Arias, Jhon Lucumi, Jorge Carrascal, Juan Fernando Quintero, Rafael Santos Borre, Jhon Cordoba, Mateus Uribe
🇬🇭 Ghana — Predicted XI (4-3-3)
- GK: Lawrence Ati-Zigi
- DF: Gideon Mensah, Alexander Djiku, Jonathan Mensah, Ibrahim Osman
- MF: Thomas Partey, Salis Abdul Samed, Elisha Owusu
- FW: Jordan Ayew, Antoine Semenyo, Prince Adu
Substitutes: Joseph Wollacott, Danlad Ibrahim, Alidu Seidu, Abdul Mumin, Ernest Nuamah, Kamaldeen Sulemana, Mohammed Salisu, Fatawu Issahaku, Brandon Thomas-Asante
Lineups are provisional and will be confirmed roughly one hour before kickoff — check back for the official Starting XI once teams are announced.
Match Timeline
Live Commentary & Updates
Match Stats (Live-Updating)
| Stat | Colombia | Ghana |
|---|---|---|
| Possession | — | — |
| Shots on target | — | — |
| Total shots | — | — |
| Corners | — | — |
| Fouls | — | — |
| Yellow cards | — | — |
Stats populate live once the match kicks off and refresh throughout the 90 minutes.
CS Sports Prediction
Colombia's balance and control in midfield, plus the form of Luis Diaz and James Rodriguez, make them narrow favourites against a well-organised but inconsistent Ghana side. Expect a tight, cagey opening before Colombia's quality tells in the second half.
CS Sports Score Prediction: Colombia 2-1 Ghana (after 90 minutes)
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Frequently Asked Questions
When is the Colombia vs Ghana World Cup 2026 match?
Colombia face Ghana in the FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 32 on Friday, July 3, at Kansas City Stadium (Arrowhead), with kickoff at 7:30 p.m. local time (8:30 p.m. ET).
Where can I watch Colombia vs Ghana live streaming?
Follow live streaming links, score updates and commentary on the CS Sports live blog above, or tap the "🔴 Live Streaming Now" button for streaming access.
What is the Colombia vs Ghana head-to-head record?
This is the first-ever competitive meeting between Colombia and Ghana, so there is no prior head-to-head history between the two nations.
Who are the key players to watch?
Keep an eye on James Rodriguez and Luis Diaz for Colombia, and Antoine Semenyo and Thomas Partey for Ghana.
What happens to the winner of Colombia vs Ghana?
The winner advances to the Round of 16 to face the winner of Switzerland vs Algeria.
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