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Early goal carries Colombia past Ghana, into round of 16

World Cup

Colombia's Jhon Arias celebrates scoring their first goal with Davinson Sanchez in their World Cup Round of 32 match against Ghana on July 3, 2026 at Kansas City Stadium in Missouri, US.

Photo credit: Reuters

By  Reuters

Jhon Arias scored the lone goal in the 14th minute and Colombia earned a spot in the World Cup's round of 16 with a 1-0 victory over Ghana on Friday in Kansas City, Mo.

Arias' goal held up as the Colombian defence didn't allow Ghana to get a single shot on goal against goalkeeper Camilo Vargas.

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