Colombia secured a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Ghana in the FIFA World Cup 2026 round of 16 on Thursday, advancing to the quarterfinals where they will face Switzerland.
Match highlights
The only goal of the match came in the 67th minute when Colombia's striker capitalized on a defensive error to slot home from close range. Ghana pushed for an equalizer but Colombia's defense held firm, securing their fourth consecutive clean sheet of the tournament.
Colombia had largely flown under the radar at the World Cup, despite going undefeated against Portugal, Uzbekistan and DR Congo to top Group K. Their disciplined defensive approach has been key to their success.
Quarterfinal showdown
Colombia will now face Switzerland in the quarterfinals, a team that has also impressed with solid defensive displays. Switzerland advanced after a 2-1 win over Serbia in their round of 16 match.
According to Reuters, Colombia's coach praised his team's resilience: "We knew Ghana would be tough, but we stuck to our game plan and got the result. Now we focus on Switzerland."
The quarterfinal match is scheduled for July 9, with the winner advancing to the semifinals. Colombia will be aiming to reach the last four for the first time since 2014.
