8'
Colombia · Luis Suárez on for Jhon Córdoba
Colombia
Kickoff weather31°CClear7 mph · 0% precip
Round of 322026-07-041:30 AM
1-0
FTKansas City StadiumKansas CityUnited States
Full time
Momentum
Timeline and live trends
finished
Colombia vs Ghana. Toggle one metric at a time to inspect the live shape of the match.
Possession tide
Final read COL controlling - 61% of the ball
ControlsPossession · COL line7 event filters
line
KO
15'
30'
HT
60'
75'
90'
12'
Colombia · Yellow card · Jhon Arias
13'
Ghana · Alidu Seidu on for Marvin Senaya
14'
⚽Colombia · Goal · Jhon Arias
Assist: Luis Suárez
45+1'
Match · Added time · +6'
46'
Colombia · Richard Ríos on for James Rodríguez
49'
Ghana · Yellow card · Caleb Yirenkyi
62'
Ghana · Abdul Fatawu on for Iñaki Williams
62'
Ghana · Elisha Owusu on for Kwasi Sibo
66'
Ghana · Yellow card · Abdul Fatawu
Ghana
72'
Colombia · Juan Fernando Quintero on for Jhon Arias
Colombia
76'
Ghana · Yellow card · Alidu Seidu
78'
Colombia · Yellow card · Richard Ríos
79'
Ghana · Prince Kwabena Adu on for Caleb Yirenkyi
79'
Ghana · Ernest Nuamah on for Jordan Ayew
90'
Colombia · Jaminton Campaz on for Luis Díaz
90+1'
Match · Added time · +6'
17 of 132 events · one shared match clock · smoothed visual interpolationline = COL share, mirror of GHA
Tactical board - same structure across lineup states
Final lineup
Lineup
ManagerNestor LorenzoManagerCarlos Queiroz
COL
GHA
Match lens
Story1 / 4
P1 · The head-to-head story
rating + rivalry note
The head-to-head story
Colombia enters this matchup as the clear favorite with a significant Elo advantage over Ghana. With no prior head-to-head history, the outcome hinges on whether Colombia's methodical build-up play can dismantle Ghana's disciplined defensive block. Both sides arrive in strong form, setting the stage for a tactical clash between patience and counter-attacking efficiency.
Favourite read · tournament history · rivalry
Who's the favourite?
COLFavourite
2004GHAChallenger
1575How far each has gone
Tournament history · deepest stage reached per tournament
GroupRound of 16Quarter-finalTBD
The rivalry
No direct scored meetings in the current historical sample.
P2 · What kind of game
defending gap
What kind of game?
Colombia enters the match with a significant advantage in defensive resistance and offensive threat. While Ghana relies more heavily on set-piece opportunities, Colombia's superior defensive structure and higher expected goals profile suggest they are well-positioned to dictate the game's tempo.
Style match-up · bigger shape means more of that trait
COLGHA
| Axis | COL | GHA |
|---|---|---|
| Possession | 59.3% | 53.4% |
| Defending | 14.4 resistance | 3.8 resistance |
| Set pieces | 20.1% | 35.7% |
| Threat | 1.67 xG/match | 0.59 xG/match |
P3 · Where it'll be decided
channel pressure
Where it'll be decided
The match will likely be contested through the central channels. Both teams heavily prioritize central play, but Colombia's left-wing attacking tendencies could exploit Ghana's defensive vulnerabilities in that specific lane. Expect the tactical battle to hinge on which side can better secure the middle while managing pressure on the flanks.
Channel match-up · attack share against concession share
P4 · Who to watch
system-led
Who to watch
Both Colombia and Ghana rely on high-frequency box penetration to drive their attacking systems. Colombia aims to dictate the match tempo through sustained possession, while Ghana looks to capitalize on set-piece opportunities. Success for either side hinges on their ability to manage defensive containment without sacrificing their core tactical rhythm.
Adaptive spotlight · who / what to watch
per-team branch · threat / contain
Colombiasystem-led
B
Box pressure
team tactic
Box touches100th
COL are a system watch if they keep repeat touches around the penalty area.
Contain it by protecting the top of the box; the cost is inviting wide circulation.
C
Control rhythm
team tactic
Possession85th
COL are the system watch if possession keeps the match in their tempo band.
Contain it by disrupting the first pass after recovery; the cost is committing numbers forward.
Ghanasystem-led
B
Box pressure
team tactic
Box touches100th
GHA are a system watch if they keep repeat touches around the penalty area.
Contain it by protecting the top of the box; the cost is inviting wide circulation.
SP
Set-piece pressure
team tactic
Set-piece share89th
GHA are worth watching on restarts when the first contact lands in the box.
Contain it by conceding fewer cheap restarts; the cost is defending deeper for longer spells.