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
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.
