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
Luis Diaz was the match's decisive figure, and the result was already established by half-time before the same 1-0 score held through ordinary time. For Colombia, Nestor Lorenzo's side managed the game well enough to protect the lead; for Ghana, Carlos Queiroz's team could not turn spells of pressure into an equaliser. Namibia fans tracking the game at Saturday 04 July, 03:30 CAT on SuperSport and DStv had a compact, tense contest that stayed settled after the first-half breakthrough.
The only goal arrived in the 14th minute, when Colombia moved in front and changed the shape of the contest immediately. That early strike meant Ghana had to chase the game for the rest of the night, but the scoreline never shifted again. With the home side ahead 1-0 at half-time and still 1-0 after ordinary time, the margin for error stayed tiny for both coaches. Nestor Lorenzo's team could then work within the space created by the lead, while Carlos Queiroz's side were left with the harder task of forcing the issue against a defence protecting a one-goal advantage.
Discipline also became part of the story. Colombia collected a yellow card in the 12th minute, then Ghana were booked in the 49th, 66th, 76th and 78th minutes. Those bookings came in waves after the interval and reflected a match that gradually tightened as Ghana pressed for a response and Colombia tried to control the rhythm. The timing of the cards mattered because they framed the second half as a stop-start contest, one where momentum was difficult to build for the away side and where Colombia's early edge gave them licence to manage the closing stages more conservatively.
Luis Diaz was named player of the match, which fits the decisive nature of the only goal and the control Colombia held after it. The award underlined how much the first-half breakthrough shaped the narrative at Arrowhead Stadium, because once Colombia moved ahead in the 14th minute, the rest of the game became about protecting that lead. Ghana had four second-half yellow cards to show for the chase, but no equaliser, and the final whistle confirmed a clean one-goal margin for the home side.
For Colombia, the reward is progression in the World Cup Final Stage and a place in the next phase of the 1/16. For Ghana, the result leaves Carlos Queiroz's side with the regret of an early concession and a night spent trying to force a change that never came. Namibia fans following the action will see the knockout picture sharpen after a match decided by one early strike and a disciplined closing stretch from the winners.
Pre-Match Analysis · Full Time
Arrowhead Stadium will set the scene on Saturday 04 July, 03:30 CAT, when 1K and 3DEIJL meet in the World Cup Final Stage for a place in the 1/16. For fans in Namibia, the timing is clear, the stakes are clear, and the margins will be clear too: one side will leave with progress, the other with the frustration of seeing the tie move away from them in a single knockout step. With the match taking place at Arrowhead Stadium, the setting adds another layer to a contest built entirely around survival and advancement.
Because this is the World Cup Final Stage and the round is 1/16, the first pressure point will be control rather than risk. In a game like this, the early phases often decide how long a team can keep its shape, how much space it can protect, and how quickly it can turn pressure into attacking moments. 1K will want to impose themselves at home, while 3DEIJL will be focused on making the most of the same 90 minutes at Arrowhead Stadium. The knockout format gives both teams a single route forward, which makes every duel and every transition feel larger than the moment itself.
For supporters in Namibia, the viewing details are straightforward: SuperSport and DStv are the broadcast options listed for this fixture, and Saturday 04 July, 03:30 CAT is the local time to circle. That matters because the match sits inside a global competition but still needs a local rhythm for readers in Namibia following it live. The combination of the World Cup Final Stage, the 1/16 round, and a fixed kickoff in Africa/Windhoek time means this will arrive as a focused, high-stakes appointment rather than a free-flowing league night. The result will matter immediately, and the tension should show from the first minutes.
Whichever way it turns, the outcome will shape who continues in the World Cup Final Stage and who leaves Arrowhead Stadium with the 1/16 dream unfinished.
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
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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 Namibia have not been confirmed at the time of writing. Check official Namibia broadcast partners or your local rights holder for confirmed coverage.
Kickoff is on Saturday 04 July 2026 at 03:30 CAT in Namibia.
Local broadcast partners for Namibia have not been confirmed at the time of writing. Check official Namibia broadcast partners or your local rights holder for confirmed coverage.
No injuries or suspensions are listed for 1K or 3DEIJL.
The head-to-head summary for 1K and 3DEIJL is level, with 0 wins for 1K, 0 draws, and 0 wins for 3DEIJL across the last 8 meetings.
This is a World Cup Final Stage Round 1 match at Arrowhead Stadium in Namibia.
Status
Finished
Attendance
69,045
Minute
90+6'
Winner
Colombia
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