The World Cup round of 32 ends with Colombia beating Ghana 1-0, as Jhon Arias sends the South Americans through.Colombia beat Ghana 1-0 on Friday to reach the World Cup round of 16, as Jhon Arias scored the only goal and set up a clash with Switzerland.Arias struck in the 14th minute from close range after a cross from Luis Suarez, who had just come on as a substitute for the injured Jhon Cordoba. Luis Diaz thought he had doubled Colombia’s advantage in the 56th minute, but the goal was ruled out for offside.Colombia dominated much of the match, with Ghana goalkeeper Lawrence Ati Zigi making three notable saves. The South Americans will face Switzerland in the last-16 on Tuesday in Vancouver.More to follow…
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Arias sends Colombia into World Cup last-16 with 1-0 win over Ghana
Colombia has advanced to the World Cup round of 16 after defeating Ghana 1-0 on Friday. Jhon Arias scored the decisive goal in the 14th minute, assisted by a substitute Luis Suarez.
By ReutersAl JazeeraFiled 2026-07-04 · 03:41 GMTLean · CenterRead · 1 min
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Colombia has advanced to the World Cup round of 16 after defeating Ghana 1-0 on Friday. Jhon Arias scored the decisive goal in the 14th minute, assisted by a substitute Luis Suarez. Although Luis Diaz had a goal disallowed for offside in the second half, Colombia largely controlled the match, with Ghana's goalkeeper making several saves. This victory secures Colombia's progression to face Switzerland in the next round on Tuesday in Vancouver.
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Colombia will face Switzerland in the last-16.
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Luis Diaz had a goal ruled out for offside in the 56th minute.
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Jhon Arias scored the only goal of the match in the 14th minute.
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Colombia beat Ghana 1-0 to reach the World Cup round of 16.
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