KANSAS CITY, UNITED STATES - JULY 3: Players of Colombia celebrate after Jhon Arias' goal during the 2026 FIFA World Cup Round of 32 match between Colombia and Ghana at Arrowhead Stadium (Kansas City Stadium) in Kansas City, Missouri, United States on July 3, 2026.

World Cup last 16 finalized after Colombia knocks out Ghana

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The round of 16 at the 2026 World Cup is officially set.

Colombia secured the last remaining berth in the next knockout stage with a 1-0 victory over Ghana on Friday.

Jhon Arias' close-range finish in the 14th minute was the lone goal of the match in Kansas City. Los Cafeteros failed to capitalize on several other opportunities, but the Black Stars couldn't make Colombia pay for that profligacy in front of goal.

Colombia, which has conceded just once in four matches at this summer's tournament, will now take on Switzerland in the last 16.

Round of 16 matchups

Saturday, July 4

Canada vs. Morocco (1 p.m. ET)
Paraguay vs. France (5 p.m. ET)

Sunday, July 5

Brazil vs. Norway (4 p.m. ET)
Mexico vs. England (8 p.m. ET)

Monday, July 6

Portugal vs. Spain (3 p.m. ET)
United States vs. Belgium (8 p.m. ET)

Tuesday, July 7

Argentina vs. Egypt (12 p.m. ET)
Switzerland vs. Colombia (4 p.m. ET)

The World Cup final is slated for July 19 at MetLife Stadium.

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