England and Ghana coach Carlos Queiroz have met before at the World Cup, with the result being quite a bit different.

Colombia and Ghana face off in the World Cup round of 32 on Friday, July 3 at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City. Colombia advanced to the knockout rounds by winning Group K. They beat World Cup newcomer Uzbekistan 3-1 to start their journey in the tournament.

One of the most notable figures of the 2026 FIFA World Cup emerged during Ghana’s first match of the tournament: the “juju man,” Kailani Ibrahim Kpa, who was famously seen blowing white powder into the air during the game.

Ghana fans participate in a fan march toward Toronto Stadium before the World Cup Group L soccer match between Ghana and Panama in Toronto, Wednesday, June 17, 2026

For years, Ghana has searched for a striker who embodies the classic No. 9 profile. Not simply a goalscorer, but a centre-forward capable of occupying defenders, bringing teammates into attacks, winning duels and turning hopeful long balls into genuine attacking opportunities.

It was a play Ghana has been practicing throughout its World Cup preparation. And after a night of missed chances, it worked. Caleb Yirenkyi tapped in a cross from Brandon Thomas-Asante in the fifth minute of second-half stoppage time,

Arias scored a goal in the 14th minute of the game, which remained decisive as Colombia beat Ghana 1-0 to reach the round of 16.

Former assistant coach of the Ghana national team Roger De Sa believes the Black Stars could have performed better at the 2026 FIFA World Cup if the technical staff had more time with the team. De Sa served as assistant coach to Carlos Queiroz.