Colombia meet Ghana in Kansas on Saturday in the final fixture of the round of 32 at the World Cup 2026.
Los Cafeteros beat Uzbekistan 3-1 and DR Congo 1-0 before drawing 0-0 with Portugal to top Group K.
The Black Stars were one of the best third-placed teams after defeating Panama 1-0, holding England to a goalless draw and losing 2-1 to Croatia.
The winners will face Switzerland in Vancouver on Tuesday (21:00 BST), followed by a potential quarter-final against Argentina or Egypt in Kansas on July 12 (02:00).
🎥 Entreno en Kansas y este equipo está listo para darlo todo por estos colores. 🇨🇴🔝⚽#ConOrgulloColombiano🇨🇴 pic.twitter.com/9V73hxmEfz
— Selección Colombia (@FCFSeleccionCol) July 3, 2026
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World Cup 2026: Colombia confirmed team vs Ghana
Crystal Palace wideman Daniel Munoz regains his place for Colombia, having scored once in each of their first two fixtures and set up Davinson Sanchez’s disallowed goal after replacing Santiago Arias in the 87th minute against Portugal.
Arias and Deiver Machado make way, with Mallorca left-back Johan Mojica also coming in.
Substitute Luis Suarez scored four goals in South American qualifying, putting the forward level with the likes of Argentina’s Julian Alvarez and Lautaro Martinez.
Colombia starting XI: Camilo Vargas, Daniel Munoz, Jhon Lucumi, Gustavo Puerta, Johan Mojica, Davinson Sanchez, James Rodriguez, Jhon Arias, Jefferson Lerma, Luis Diaz, Jhon Cordoba
Colombia substitutes: David Ospina, Alvaro Montero, Santiago Arias, Yerry Mina, Willer Ditta, Deiver Machado, Kevin Castano, Richard Rios, Jorge Carrascal, Juan Portilla, Juan Quintero, Cucho Hernandez, Jaminton Campaz, Luis Suarez, Andres Gomez
World Cup 2026: Ghana full line up vs Colombia
Centre-back Jerome Opoku is back for Ghana after missing the defeat to Croatia through injury.
Manchester City forward Antoine Semenyo starts again despite suffering ankle discomfort at the end of the group stage and goalkeeper Lawrence Ati-Zigi returns following a groin issue.
Caleb Yirenkyi and Inaki Williams also come in. Benjamin Asare, Jonas Adjetey, Elisha Owusu and Kamaldeen Sulemana move to the bench.
Ghana starting XI: Lawrence Ati Zigi, Gideon Mensah, Jerome Opoku, Derrick Luckassen, Marvin Senaya, Caleb Yirenkyi, Thomas Partey, Kwasi Sibo, Antoine Semenyo, Jordan Ayew, Inaki Williams
Ghana substitutes: Joseph Anang, Benjamin Asare, Alidu Seidu, Jonas Adjetey, Abdul Mumin, Baba Rahman, Kojo Peprah Oppong, Elisha Owusu, Augustine Boakye, Abdul Fatawu, Brandon Thomas-Asante, Christopher Bonsu Baah, Kamaldeen Sulemana, Ernest Nuamah, Prince Adu
Where to watch Colombia v Ghana: TV channel, live online streams
Kick-off on Saturday is at 02:30 BST (21:30 ET / 18:30 PT, both Friday). In the UK, live TV coverage is on ITV1.
Streaming is via ITV’s website and ITVX app, which is available on a vast variety of devices for viewing on the go.
World Cup 2026: Colombia v Ghana stats
- Colombia have won each of their last four World Cup matches against African nations, while Ghana have failed to prevail in any of their three games at the finals against South American opposition
- Los Cafeteros could record three successive World Cup clean sheets for the first time
- James Rodriguez could make a record-equalling 10th World Cup start for Colombia, moving level with Carlos Valderrama and Freddy Rincon
- The playmaker surpassed Valderrama and Rincon for the most games for Colombia at the finals (11) by playing against Portugal on matchday three
- In that 0-0 draw, Colombia produced their most attempts (24) in a World Cup game since records began in 1966
- Ghana head coach Carlos Queiroz briefly managed Colombia between 2019 and 2020, departing following a poor start to their unsuccessful 2022 World Cup qualifying campaign
- Queiroz is the second coach to appear at five successive editions of the World Cup, after Bora Milutinovic
- At 73 years and 108 days of age, Queiroz briefly became the oldest manager to win a finals game following the last-gasp victory over Panama, although South Africa’s Hugo Broos then overtook him (74 years, 75 days)
- The Black Stars’ average of 36.1% of possession during the group stage was the second-lowest of any side who advanced, after Paraguay (33.9%)
- Semenyo is yet to register an effort on target at this World Cup, with his three attempts yielding a total of 0.13 expected goals
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