The Colombian national team is preparing to face Ghana in the World Cup round of 16 after completing a strong group stage performance with 7 points.

What happened in the group stage?

Colombia finished as leader of Group K with 7 points, after defeating New Zealand and the Democratic Republic of Congo, and drawing without goals with Portugal.

What is the weather situation in Kansas City?

A heat alert was issued in Kansas City, where the match between Colombia and Ghana will be played, with temperatures that could range from 41 to 43 degrees Celsius.

What's next?

The match between Colombia and Ghana will be played on Friday, and both teams will try to overcome the high temperatures to advance to the quarterfinals of the World Cup 2026.

DateMatchResult
2025-11-19Colombia vs Australia3-0

The Colombian national team comes into this match with a streak of 2 consecutive victories, after defeating New Zealand and the Democratic Republic of Congo in the group stage.

What do the experts say?

Experts consider this match to be one of the most demanding of the World Cup 2026, due to the high temperatures and the quality of the teams facing each other.

The Colombian national team is looking to advance to the quarterfinals of the World Cup 2026, after a strong group stage, and will face Ghana in a crucial match in Kansas City.