The final match of the Round of 32 at the 2026 World Cup should provide another tough battle as Colombia and Ghana fight for a place in the Round of 16, with James Rodríguez expected to start.
While qualification was certainly possible, not many expected Colombia to be in this position because they were drawn into the same group as Portugal. That was not a problem, however, as they won the group after drawing with Portugal in the final match following victories over Uzbekistan and DR Congo.
It was a different journey for Ghana, who began the tournament strongly but are no longer carrying the same confidence they had built. A late victory over Panama was followed by a draw with England that secured their place in the knockout stage with a match to spare, but they then lost to Croatia and finished third.
Colombia vs Ghana lineups
For this match, Néstor Lorenzo could use this lineup for Colombia: Camilo Vargas, Daniel Muñoz, Dávinson Sánchez, Jhon Lucumí, Johan Mojica, Jefferson Lerma, Gustavo Puerta, Jhon Arias, James Rodríguez, Luis Suárez and Luis Díaz.
Semenyo is a player to follow (Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)
Manager Carlos Queiroz may choose this lineup for Ghana: Benjamin Asare, Marvin Senaya, Jonas Adjetey, Derrick Luckassen, Gideon Mensah, Thomas Partey, Elisha Owusu, Kwasi Sibo, Kamaldeen Sulemana, Jordan Ayew and Antoine Semenyo.
see also
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Their next match
The winner of this match will play Switzerland on July 7 after the Europeans defeated Algeria 2-0 in the Round of 32.
