1/16 ·
Colombia
4-3-3
Nestor Lorenzo
WinnerHT: 1-0
Ghana
4-1-2-3
Carlos Queiroz
Updated:
Half Time
1–0
90 Min
1–0
Goal Scorers
[Deleted]
Assists
Ball Possession
Corners
Counter Attacks
Fouls
Free Kicks
Goal Attempts
Goal Kicks
Goals
Offsides
Red Cards
Saves
Shots Off Target
Shots On Target
Substitutions
Throws In
Treatments
Yellow Cards
Attacks
Dangerous Attacks
Total Passes
Colombia
4-3-3 · Nestor Lorenzo
Goalkeeper
Defenders
Midfielders
Forwards
Ghana
4-1-2-3 · Carlos Queiroz
Goalkeeper
Defenders
Midfielders
Forwards
Post-Match Analysis · Full Time
For fans in Mauritius, the finish came in the early hours of Saturday 04 July, 05:30 +04, and the outcome was settled long before the final whistle at 90 minutes. The 69045 crowd saw a match that stayed compact after the breakthrough, with Ghana unable to turn their spell of possession into an equaliser against Colombia's 4-3-3 shape.
With Nestor Lorenzo's team set up in a 4-3-3 and Carlos Queiroz arranging Ghana in a 4-1-2-3, the balance of the game was clear from that point: Colombia looked content to control space, while Ghana had to chase the match without ever finding the moment that would change it. The half-time score of 1-0 matched the full-time score, which underlined how important that opening goal was.
Discipline became a subplot as the match wore on. Colombia collected a yellow card in the 12th minute and another in the 78th, while Ghana received cautions in the 49th, 66th and 76th minutes. Those details mattered because the game never opened up into a frantic contest; instead, it stayed tense and measured, with each stoppage reinforcing Colombia's preference for control and Ghana's frustration at not finding a clean route to goal. At 90 minutes, the result still reflected the same narrow margin that had existed since the 14th minute.
Luis Diaz was named player of the match for Colombia, a fitting recognition for the decisive action that separated the sides. His goal in the 14th minute was the match's defining event, and Colombia's ability to hold that lead through ordinary time made the selection easy to understand.
For Colombia, the win was the only score that mattered in a 1/16 tie, and it sent Nestor Lorenzo's side on with the confidence that comes from a clean, controlled result. For Ghana, Carlos Queiroz's team left Arrowhead Stadium with three yellow cards and no reply to Luis Diaz's early finish, which made the difference in a match that never escaped the grip of Colombia's first-half lead.
Pre-Match Analysis · Full Time
The stakes are immediate at Arrowhead Stadium, where 1K and 3DEIJL will meet in the World Cup Final Stage 1/16 with a place in the next round on the line. For fans in Mauritius, the Saturday 04 July, 05:30 +04 kickoff gives the fixture a clear local slot, and the watch options listed as Canal+ Africa and MBC mean the audience around the island can follow the contest from the opening whistle. In a one-off knockout setting, every detail matters, from the first duel to the last transition.
1K will arrive with the cleaner recent rhythm if their last five are read as a guide, while 3DEIJL will be looking to answer in a game where recent form can quickly decide control. In a round such as 1/16, the first team to settle usually sets the tone, and the venue can sharpen that pressure. Arrowhead Stadium adds a big-stage backdrop, so both sides will need to be alert from the start and ready to manage the match without giving up momentum through loose spells.
The head-to-head detail gives the meeting a sharper edge. On 2026-07-04, 1K and 3DEIJL last met in a reverse fixture that finished 0-0, a result that leaves the tie finely balanced in the memory. That kind of outcome says little was between them then, and it raises the value of patience, structure, and one decisive moment here. In a knockout match, a goalless previous meeting often points to a contest where shape, discipline, and concentration can matter as much as territory or possession.
For 1K, the route will be about turning recent form into control, while 3DEIJL will be trying to break the balance that showed in the 0-0 reverse fixture. With World Cup Final Stage 1/16 pressure attached to every decision, the early phases should shape the story. Fans in Mauritius can expect a tight, high-concentration contest at Arrowhead Stadium, and the side that handles the opening exchanges best should put itself in position to move on.
The match should be decided by control rather than volume, and the winner will likely be the side that manages the knockout pressure at Arrowhead Stadium and turns a small opening into progression.
That's it! The referee blows the final whistle
Ball possession: Colombia: 61%, Ghana: 39%.
Davinson Sanchez relieves the pressure with a clearance
Abdul Fatawu makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Luis Suarez makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Ghana take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Ernest Nuamah is penalised for pushing Davinson Sanchez
The referee signals a free kick as Gustavo Puerta from Colombia trips Abdul Fatawu
Jaminton Campaz shoots from outside the box, but Lawrence Ati-Zigi has it under control
Jaminton Campaz tries his luck from distance but his effort ends up safely in the hands of Lawrence Ati-Zigi
Jerome Opoku relieves the pressure with a clearance
Richard Rios shoots from outside the box, but Lawrence Ati-Zigi has it under control
Richard Rios tries his luck from distance but his effort ends up safely in the hands of Lawrence Ati-Zigi
Colombia take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Elisha Owusu successfully blocks the shot
A shot by Gustavo Puerta is blocked
Alidu Seidu successfully blocks the shot
A shot by Luis Suarez is blocked
Jaminton Campaz makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Goal kick for Ghana
Jaminton Campaz from Colombia sends an effort wide of target
Jaminton Campaz goes for goal, but the shot lacks precision and sails wide
Space opens up for Jaminton Campaz but his finish goes wide of the target. Could have done better there.
Chance! Jaminton Campaz finds some room for a shot but fails to work the keeper. It's a goal kick
Juan Quintero creates a scoring opportunity for his teammate
Ball possession: Colombia: 60%, Ghana: 40%.
Colombia are in control of the ball.
Lawrence Ati-Zigi from Ghana intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
The cross by Juan Quintero from Colombia successfully finds a teammate in the box.
Luis Suarez makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Colombia are in control of the ball.
Goal kick for Ghana
The game is restarted
Gideon Mensah is down injured and receives medical treatment on the field.
Richard Rios is down injured and receives medical treatment on the field.
Play has been stopped because there is a player lying on the pitch.
A chance presents itself to Richard Rios from Colombia but his header goes wide
The cross by Juan Quintero from Colombia successfully finds a teammate in the box.
Alidu Seidu from Ghana intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Gustavo Puerta relieves the pressure with a clearance
Today's attendance is 69045
The fourth official shows there are 6 minute(s) of time to be added
Ernest Nuamah is penalised for pushing Richard Rios
Daniel Munoz relieves the pressure with a clearance
Ghana take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Ball possession: Colombia: 60%, Ghana: 40%.
Luis Diaz is leaving the field to be replaced by Jaminton Campaz in a tactical substitution.
Gustavo Puerta wins an air challenge against Ernest Nuamah
Colombia take a throw-in in their own half of the field
Derrick Luckassen wins an air challenge against Luis Suarez
Antoine Semenyo is penalised for pushing Gustavo Puerta
The referee signals a free kick as Luis Diaz from Colombia trips Ernest Nuamah
Alidu Seidu successfully blocks the shot
A shot by Luis Diaz is blocked
Jhon Lucumi makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Colombia take a throw-in in their own half of the field
Luis Suarez is penalised for pushing Derrick Luckassen
Ball possession: Colombia: 61%, Ghana: 39%.
Goal kick for Ghana
Juan Quintero from Colombia tries to score from outside the penalty box. Unfortunately the effort is just outside the frame. Close!
Colombia are in control of the ball.
Ghana take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Camilo Vargas from Colombia intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Luis Diaz from Colombia is ruled offside
Goal kick for Colombia
Ghana are trying to create something here.
Oooh... that was a sitter! Davinson Sanchez should have scored from that position
Davinson Sanchez sends a header towards goal, but Lawrence Ati-Zigi is there to comfortably save it
Juan Quintero from Colombia swings in the corner from the right.
Ball possession: Colombia: 62%, Ghana: 38%.
Derrick Luckassen successfully blocks the shot
A shot by Luis Diaz is blocked
Prince Adu is penalised for pushing Davinson Sanchez
Jordan Ayew is leaving the field to be replaced by Ernest Nuamah in a tactical substitution.
Caleb Yirenkyi is leaving the field to be replaced by Prince Adu in a tactical substitution.
After a tactical foul, Richard Rios sees no other way than stopping the counter and receives a yellow card.
Richard Rios is penalised for pushing Abdul Fatawu
Jefferson Lerma makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Johan Mojica makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Ghana are trying to create something here.
Goal kick for Ghana
Juan Quintero goes for goal on the direct free kick, but the shot sails wide
Alidu Seidu commits a rough foul on an opponent and goes into the referee's book
The ref blows his whistle. Alidu Seidu charged Johan Mojica from behind and it's a free-kick
Colombia are trying to create something here.
Colombia start a counter attack
Davinson Sanchez from Colombia intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Elisha Owusu makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Ball possession: Colombia: 63%, Ghana: 37%.
Goal kick for Colombia
Daniel Munoz makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Gustavo Puerta from Colombia goes a bit too far there as the pulls down Thomas Partey
Davinson Sanchez wins an air challenge against Jordan Ayew
Goal kick for Ghana
Caleb Yirenkyi wins an air challenge against Gustavo Puerta
Goal kick for Colombia
The game is restarted
Jhon Arias is leaving the field to be replaced by Juan Quintero in a tactical substitution.
Water break. It's hot out there today and the game is paused so the players can take some liquids on-board.
Ball possession: Colombia: 64%, Ghana: 36%.
Thomas Partey fails to find the target with a shot from outside the box
Davinson Sanchez successfully blocks the shot
A shot by Antoine Semenyo is blocked
Jhon Lucumi from Colombia intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Jhon Lucumi relieves the pressure with a clearance
Antoine Semenyo makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Colombia are in control of the ball.
Abdul Fatawu from Ghana receives a yellow card after a dangerous challenge on an opponent player.
Dangerous challenge by Abdul Fatawu from Ghana. Gustavo Puerta on the receiving end of that.
Gustavo Puerta makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Ghana start a counter attack
Abdul Fatawu relieves the pressure with a clearance
The match resumes with a drop ball
Play has been stopped because there is a player lying on the pitch.
Colombia take a throw-in in their own half of the field
Ball possession: Colombia: 63%, Ghana: 37%.
Goal kick for Colombia
Ghana are trying to create something here.
Ghana take a throw-in in their own half of the field
Colombia are in control of the ball.
Gideon Mensah makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Goal kick for Colombia
Johan Mojica makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Kwasi Sibo is leaving the field to be replaced by Elisha Owusu in a tactical substitution.
Inaki Williams is leaving the field to be replaced by Abdul Fatawu in a tactical substitution.
Richard Rios from Colombia goes a bit too far there as the pulls down Antoine Semenyo
Caleb Yirenkyi makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Colombia start a counter attack
The referee signals a free kick as Richard Rios from Colombia trips Jordan Ayew
Ball possession: Colombia: 63%, Ghana: 37%.
Jerome Opoku from Ghana goes a bit too far there as the pulls down Luis Suarez
Gustavo Puerta relieves the pressure with a clearance
Good effort by Luis Diaz as he directs a shot on target, but Lawrence Ati-Zigi saves it
Gustavo Puerta creates a scoring opportunity for his teammate
Colombia are trying to create something here.
VAR CHECK OVER - No further actions have been taken after the VAR check.
VAR - GOAL! - The referee has stopped the play. VAR check in progress, a potential goal for Colombia.
Luis Diaz from Colombia is ruled offside
G O O O O A A A L Colombia score
Thomas Partey could cost his team a goal after a defensive blunder.
Luis Suarez makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Goal kick for Ghana
Davinson Sanchez from Colombia tries to score from outside the penalty box, but the shot is nowhere near the target.
Kwasi Sibo from Ghana intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
A player from Colombia takes a long throw into the opponent's box
Ball possession: Colombia: 66%, Ghana: 34%.
Good effort by Gustavo Puerta as he directs a shot on target, but Lawrence Ati-Zigi saves it
Luis Diaz from Colombia takes a short corner kick from the left.
Derrick Luckassen relieves the pressure with a clearance
Colombia are in control of the ball.
Colombia take a throw-in in their own half of the field
Ghana take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Jhon Lucumi from Colombia intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Goal kick for Ghana
Jerome Opoku from Ghana intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Colombia take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Caleb Yirenkyi is penalised for pushing Jefferson Lerma
Jhon Lucumi relieves the pressure with a clearance
Goal kick for Ghana
Gideon Mensah makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Ball possession: Colombia: 65%, Ghana: 35%.
After a tactical foul, Caleb Yirenkyi sees no other way than stopping the counter and receives a yellow card.
Caleb Yirenkyi from Ghana goes a bit too far there as the pulls down Gustavo Puerta
Gustavo Puerta makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Safe hands from Camilo Vargas as he comes out and claims the ball
Daniel Munoz relieves the pressure with a clearance
Colombia take a throw-in in their own half of the field
Goal kick for Ghana
Richard Rios from Colombia sends an effort wide of target
Richard Rios goes for goal, but the shot lacks precision and sails wide
Space opens up for Richard Rios but his finish goes wide of the target. Could have done better there.
Chance! Richard Rios finds some room for a shot but fails to work the keeper. It's a goal kick
Derrick Luckassen from Ghana goes a bit too far there as the pulls down Luis Suarez
Colombia take a throw-in in their own half of the field
Jhon Lucumi from Colombia intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Johan Mojica from Colombia intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Davinson Sanchez is penalised for pushing Jordan Ayew
Jefferson Lerma wins an air challenge against Jordan Ayew
James Rodriguez is coming out with a knock and is replaced by Richard Rios.
The second half is underway
It's over! The referee blows for half time
Ball possession: Colombia: 67%, Ghana: 33%.
Jhon Lucumi from Colombia intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Luis Suarez is penalised for pushing Kwasi Sibo
Jhon Lucumi relieves the pressure with a clearance
Luis Suarez is penalised for pushing Jerome Opoku
Gideon Mensah relieves the pressure with a clearance
Ball possession: Colombia: 68%, Ghana: 32%.
Alidu Seidu relieves the pressure with a clearance
Goal kick for Colombia
Ghana are trying to create something here.
The match resumes with a drop ball
Alidu Seidu is down injured and receives medical treatment on the field.
Play has been stopped because there is a player lying on the pitch.
Johan Mojica sends a header towards goal, but Lawrence Ati-Zigi is there to comfortably save it
The cross by Daniel Munoz from Colombia successfully finds a teammate in the box.
The fourth official shows there are 6 minute(s) of time to be added
Colombia are trying to create something here.
Colombia start a counter attack
Luis Suarez makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Ball possession: Colombia: 67%, Ghana: 33%.
Jhon Arias successfully blocks the shot
A shot by Inaki Williams is blocked
Daniel Munoz successfully blocks the shot
A shot by Antoine Semenyo is blocked
Daniel Munoz from Colombia intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Ghana take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Jerome Opoku relieves the pressure with a clearance
Goal kick for Ghana
A chance presents itself to Luis Suarez from Colombia but his header goes wide
The cross by Jefferson Lerma from Colombia successfully finds a teammate in the box.
Alidu Seidu relieves the pressure with a clearance
Jerome Opoku wins an air challenge against Luis Suarez
Goal kick for Colombia
Ball possession: Colombia: 71%, Ghana: 29%.
Inaki Williams from Ghana tries to score from outside the penalty box, but the shot is nowhere near the target.
Jhon Lucumi relieves the pressure with a clearance
Goal kick for Ghana
Kwasi Sibo could cost his team a goal after a defensive blunder.
Luis Diaz from Colombia sends an effort wide of target
Luis Diaz goes for goal, but the shot lacks precision and sails wide
Space opens up for Luis Diaz but his finish goes wide of the target. Could have done better there.
Chance! Luis Diaz finds some room for a shot but fails to work the keeper. It's a goal kick
Jefferson Lerma makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Ghana take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Ghana take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Jhon Lucumi from Colombia intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Jordan Ayew swings in the ball from a corner on the right, but it is nowhere near a teammate.
James Rodriguez successfully blocks the shot
A shot by Antoine Semenyo is blocked
Antoine Semenyo wins an air challenge against Jefferson Lerma
Johan Mojica from Colombia intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Ghana take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Davinson Sanchez relieves the pressure with a clearance
Antoine Semenyo makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Ghana are in control of the ball.
The referee signals a free kick as Luis Suarez from Colombia trips Thomas Partey
Colombia take a throw-in in their own half of the field
Ball possession: Colombia: 78%, Ghana: 22%.
Daniel Munoz successfully blocks the shot
A shot by Inaki Williams is blocked
Jhon Lucumi from Colombia intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Jordan Ayew swings in the ball from a corner on the right, but it is nowhere near a teammate.
The game is restarted
Play has been stopped while the referee talks to the players.
Johan Mojica from Colombia intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
A shot by Inaki Williams is blocked
Ghana are trying to create something here.
Colombia take a throw-in in their own half of the field
Inaki Williams relieves the pressure with a clearance
Colombia are in control of the ball.
Colombia are in control of the ball.
Ball possession: Colombia: 79%, Ghana: 21%.
Thomas Partey makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Derrick Luckassen from Ghana intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Jefferson Lerma relieves the pressure with a clearance
Gideon Mensah relieves the pressure with a clearance
Colombia take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
The game is restarted
Ball possession: Colombia: 79%, Ghana: 21%.
Water break. It's hot out there today and the game is paused so the players can take some liquids on-board.
Colombia are in control of the ball.
Johan Mojica relieves the pressure with a clearance
Ghana take a throw-in in their own half of the field
Daniel Munoz makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Caleb Yirenkyi makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Ghana take a throw-in in their own half of the field
Luis Diaz shoots from outside the box, but Lawrence Ati-Zigi has it under control
Luis Diaz tries his luck from distance but his effort ends up safely in the hands of Lawrence Ati-Zigi
Ball possession: Colombia: 82%, Ghana: 18%.
The referee signals a free kick as Daniel Munoz from Colombia trips Antoine Semenyo
Jerome Opoku relieves the pressure with a clearance
Colombia take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
The game is restarted
Play has been stopped while the referee talks to the players.
Ghana take a throw-in in their own half of the field
Jerome Opoku relieves the pressure with a clearance
Colombia are trying to create something here.
Colombia are in control of the ball.
Ball possession: Colombia: 82%, Ghana: 18%.
Jhon Arias managed to score from an easy position.
Luis Suarez provided the assist for the goal.
G O O O A A A L - Jhon Arias volleys the ball into the back of the net with the right. A great finish!
The cross by Luis Suarez from Colombia successfully finds a teammate in the box.
Gideon Mensah from Ghana intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Davinson Sanchez makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Ghana take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
The game is restarted
Marvin Senaya is injured and is replaced by Alidu Seidu.
Jhon Arias from Colombia receives a yellow card after a dangerous challenge on an opponent player.
Inaki Williams is down injured and receives medical treatment on the field.
Play has been stopped because there is a player lying on the pitch.
Dangerous challenge by Jhon Arias from Colombia. Inaki Williams on the receiving end of that.
Inaki Williams relieves the pressure with a clearance
Marvin Senaya comes back onto the field.
Jerome Opoku from Ghana intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
James Rodriguez from Colombia takes a short corner kick from the left.
Caleb Yirenkyi from Ghana intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
The match resumes with a drop ball
Marvin Senaya is injured and is taken off the field to receive medical treatment.
Ball possession: Colombia: 75%, Ghana: 25%.
Marvin Senaya is down injured and receives medical treatment on the field.
Play has been stopped because there is a player lying on the pitch.
Jhon Arias makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Marvin Senaya makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Colombia start a counter attack
Ghana take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Davinson Sanchez relieves the pressure with a clearance
Colombia take a throw-in in their own half of the field
The game is restarted
Jhon Cordoba is injured and is replaced by Luis Suarez.
Play has been stopped because there is a player lying on the pitch.
Goal kick for Ghana
The game is restarted
Play has been stopped because there is a player lying on the pitch.
Jefferson Lerma relieves the pressure with a clearance
Ghana take a throw-in in their own half of the field
Colombia take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Goal kick for Colombia
Ball possession: Colombia: 81%, Ghana: 19%.
Ghana are trying to create something here.
Gustavo Puerta is penalised for pushing Antoine Semenyo
Colombia are trying to create something here.
Ghana take a throw-in in their own half of the field
Goal kick for Colombia
Thomas Partey from Ghana tries to score from outside the penalty box. Unfortunately the effort is just outside the frame. Close!
Davinson Sanchez from Colombia intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Jhon Lucumi relieves the pressure with a clearance
The pitch is in good condition today allowing for more technical play
Cloudy conditions overhead at the moment.
Colombia kick-off, and the game is underway.
The referee starts the match
Welcome to Kansas City Stadium, the match will start in about 5 minutes.
Welcome to Kansas City Stadium where the two teams take the field for the start of this match.
Welcome to Kansas City Stadium where we are eagerly awaiting the arrival of the two teams
Welcome to Kansas City Stadium, where we await the arrival of today's teams.
Welcome to Kansas City Stadium, now all we need are the two teams.
Welcome to today's crucial game from Kansas City Stadium. We are awaiting the arrival of both teams, in anticipation of a great match!
Local broadcast partners for Mauritius have not been confirmed at the time of writing. Check official Mauritius broadcast partners or your local rights holder for confirmed coverage.
1K vs 3DEIJL kicks off on Saturday 04 July 2026 at 05:30 +04 in Mauritius.
Local broadcast partners for Mauritius have not been confirmed at the time of writing. Check official Mauritius broadcast partners or your local rights holder for confirmed coverage.
There are no listed injuries or suspensions for 1K or 3DEIJL in the current match data.
The last 8 meetings between 1K and 3DEIJL show 0 wins for 1K, 0 draws, and 0 wins for 3DEIJL.
This is a World Cup Final Stage match in Round 1 at Arrowhead Stadium, with the fixture listed for Mauritius.
Status
Finished
Attendance
69,045
Minute
90+6'
Winner
Colombia
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