A place in the Round of 16 is on the line as Colombia faces Ghana in the FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 32. Colombia advanced as unbeaten winners of Group K with seven points, whereas Ghana earned progression from Group L as one of the strongest third-placed finishers.
The fixture also features an emotional reunion, with Ghana head coach Carlos Queiroz taking on his former employers after his spell in charge of Colombia from 2019 to 2020.
Read our Colombia vs Ghana prediction before staking your money.
Colombia vs Ghana prediction for the 2026 World Cup
It is do or die. That is exactly why the prediction below zeroes in on the strongest bet for this knockout World Cup tie.
Here is our pick:
Over 7.5 Corners
Who are the favourites?
Based on the leading UK-licensed bookmakers, Colombia is tipped to come out on top, with 63% of the odds leaning towards their win.
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Colombia vs Ghana: head-to-head
Colombia and Ghana share no recent head-to-head record, so this is effectively their first meeting in years.
Colombia at the 2026 World Cup
Colombia arrive having already played 3 match(es) at the 2026 World Cup. Here is the record for Colombia National Team:
At the World Cup:
2 win(s), 1 draw(s) and 0 loss(es)
2.33 point(s) per game on average
4 goals scored at the World Cup (1.33 per game)
1 goals conceded at the World Cup (0.33 per game)
Colombia National Team in 2026
11 win(s), 8 draw(s) and 6 loss(es) in all competitions
Leading scorer: Luis Díaz with 7 goal(s)
Most assists: James Rodriguez with 7
Ghana at the 2026 World Cup
Ghana go into this tie with 3 match(es) already behind them at the 2026 World Cup.
Here is what Seleção de Gana have managed so far:
At the World Cup
1 win(s), 1 draw(s) and 1 loss(es)
1.33 point(s) per game on average
2 goals scored at the World Cup (0.67 per game)
2 goals conceded at the World Cup (0.67 per game)
Seleção de Gana in 2026
9 win(s), 3 draw(s) and 5 loss(es) in all competitions
Leading scorer: Jordan Ayew with 7 goal(s)
Most assists: Jordan Ayew with 7
Colombia vs Ghana statistics at the 2026 FIFA World Cup
Before you stake anything, look over the side-by-side comparison that sheds light on each nation's current form for this World Cup tie:
Colombia
International - World Cup
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | D W W W W |
2.6 |
| Home | D W W W L |
2 |
| Away | W D W W D |
2.2 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 67% | 50% | 100% |
| Goals | 1.67 | 0.5 | 4 |
| Scored | 1.33 | 0.5 | 3 |
| Conceded | 0.33 | 0 | 1 |
| Both Teams to Score | 33% | 0% | 100% |
| Without Conceding | 67% | 100% | 0% |
| Failed To Score | 33% | 50% | 0% |
| 1st to Score | 67% | 50% | 100% |
|
xG
|
2.02 | 2.26 | 1.53 |
|
xGA
|
0.92 | 0.96 | 0.85 |
Ghana
International - World Cup
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | L D W D L |
1 |
| Home | W W W L |
2.25 |
| Away | L D D L L |
0.4 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 33% | 100% | 0% |
| Goals | 1.33 | 1 | 1.5 |
| Scored | 0.67 | 1 | 0.5 |
| Conceded | 0.67 | 0 | 1 |
| Both Teams to Score | 33% | 0% | 50% |
| Without Conceding | 67% | 100% | 50% |
| Failed To Score | 33% | 0% | 50% |
| 1st to Score | 67% | 100% | 0% |
|
xG
|
0.59 | 0.85 | 0.46 |
|
xGA
|
1.48 | 1.41 | 1.51 |
Colombia vs Ghana probable lineups
See the likely starting elevens below for our Colombia vs Ghana prediction at the 2026 World Cup.
Colombia Projected XI: Camilo Vargas, Daniel Muñoz, Dávinson Sánchez, Jhon Lucumí, Johan Mojica, Richard Ríos, Jefferson Lerma, Jhon Arias, James Rodríguez, Jhon Córdoba, Luis Díaz
Ghana Projected XI: Lawrence Ati-Zigi, Alidu Seidu, Jonas Adjetey, Abdul Mumin, Gideon Mensah, Thomas Partey, Elisha Owusu, Antoine Semenyo, Kamaldeen Sulemana, Iñaki Williams, Jordan Ayew
The confirmed lineups will be available close to the kickoff time.
How to watch Colombia vs Ghana live in the UK
Find out below where you can catch Colombia vs Ghana live during the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
Just remember, kick-off is at 02:30 UK time.
For the full schedule, check our our World Cup live streaming page.
More betting tips for this match
Alongside the main tip given at the top of this article, here are some other strong bets for Colombia vs Ghana:
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Match details: Colombia vs Ghana
🆚 Fixture: Colombia vs Ghana
🏆 Tournament: 2026 FIFA World Cup
📅 Date: Saturday, 04/07/2026
🕐 Kick-off: 02:30 UK time
🏟️ Venue: GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium, Kansas City, Missouri, USA.
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