Colombia Become the Final Team to Reach FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 16

Colombia secured the final spot in the FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 16 after defeating Ghana 1-0 on Saturday. With the conclusion of this match, all Round of 32 fixtures have been completed, confirming Colombia as the last team to book a place in the knockout stage.

The decisive match was played in Kansas City, where Jhon Arias scored the only goal of the game in the 14th minute. Arias found himself unmarked inside the box and calmly finished from a dangerous cross delivered by Luis Suárez, giving Colombia an early lead.

Colombia controlled possession for most of the match and produced the stronger overall performance, fully deserving their victory. The South American side created more attacking opportunities while limiting Ghana’s chances throughout the contest.

With the win, Colombia advance to the Round of 16, where they will face Switzerland in a knockout clash. Ghana, meanwhile, have been eliminated from the tournament and will head home after their World Cup campaign came to an end.