The anticipation rises as Colombia gets ready to take on Ghana in the final round of 32 match at the World Cup. We offer team news and confirmed lineups.
Colombia vs DR Congo
Date: Wednesday, July 3rd, 2026
Venue: Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City
Kick Off: 21:30 in Kansas City
Referee: Clement Turpin
Current Odds:
Colombia Team News
Colombian striker Jhon Cordoba made it clear that there’s unity and cohesion in the Colombian camp right now. “We’re a group, it doesn’t matter who scores as long as we move forward,” Accordingly, there’s been no dissent from the locker room to this point in the tournament, and the expected XI should remain the same with all 26 players in the Colombian squad healthy and present. That includes Daniel Munoz at RB, a midfield led by Gustavo Puerta, and James Rodriguez as the starting #10, later to be subbed by Juan Fernando Quintero. Cordoba starts over Suarez in the striker role.
Ghana Team News
Ghana is expected to continue to focus on their defensive shape and playing behind the ball in this matchup. Based on their poor form entering the tournament, they were far from a lock to be here, but now the sky is the limit as Carlos Queiroz has stabilized the ship and brought confidence. Colombia have heavily outshot their opponents this tournament, and the key for Ghana may just be getting more shots on goal. When healthy, Antoine Semenyo is their best direct route towards scoring. Inaki Williams will join him on the other wing.
Lawrence Ati Zigi from the Swiss league will start in goal after missing the last two games, and Jerome Opoku enters at CB. Ati Zigi will be tested tonight.
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Colombia Confirmed Lineup (4-3-3)
GK; Camilo Vargas
Defenders: Johan Mojica, Jhon Lucumi, Davinson Sanchez, Daniel Munoz
Midfield: Gustavo Puerta, Jefferson Lerma, James Rodriguez
Forwards: Luis Diaz, Jhon Cordoba, Jhon Arias
Ghana Confirmed Lineup (4-3-3)
GK: Lawrence Ati Zigi
Defenders: Gideon Mensah, Derrick Luckassen, Jerome Opoku, Marvin Senaya
Midfield: Caleb Yirenkyi, Kwasi Sibo, Thomas Partey
Forwards: Antoine Semenyo, Jordan Ayew, Inaki Williams
Main Photo Credit: Smartframe Images
