Ghana's World Cup dream ends as Arias fires Colombia into last 16
Ghana's 2026 FIFA World Cup campaign ended after a 1-0 defeat to Colombia in the Round of 32, with an early goal from Jhon Arias proving enough to separate the two sides. Jhon Arias side-footed home at the back post in the 14th minute to hand the South Americans the lead.
Thomas Partey tested Colombia with a powerful effort from long range inside the opening minutes, but his strike drifted narrowly wide. Colombia were forced into an early change after striker Jhon Córdoba suffered a groin injury and was replaced by Luis Suárez. Ghana then dealt a blow when right-back Marvin Senaya was forced off and replaced by Alidu Seidu before the quarter-hour mark due to a hamstring problem. Luis Díaz came close to doubling the advantage when he fired wide, while Ghana goalkeeper Lawrence Ati Zigi made an outstanding save just before half-time, pushing away Johan Mojica's powerful header from Daniel Muñoz's cross. Antoine Semenyo produced the Black Stars' best attacking moment of the second half, but there was no teammate on hand to apply the finishing touch.
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Ghana's 2026 FIFA World Cup journey faced a critical test in the Round of 32 against Colombia. The early stages of the match saw both teams
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