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Colombia Firm Favorites to Beat Ghana in World Cup Round of 32 at Arrowhead Stadium

A Colombia win would move them into the last 16 by extending a defensive run that saw them finish the group stage without conceding.

Overview

  • The match is scheduled for Friday, July 3 at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City with a 20:30 local kickoff that is 01:30 BST for UK viewers.
  • Bookmakers list Colombia as clear favourites at about 8/15 to win in 90 minutes while previews disagree on whether the game will be low-scoring or produce multiple goals.
  • Colombia enter unbeaten and did not concede in the group stage, with Luis Díaz named as their main attacking threat and no significant injury concerns reported.
  • Ghana advanced as a third-placed team after scoring once in three group games and will monitor selection and fitness, notably Thomas Partey’s availability.
  • UK viewers can stream the game on BBC iPlayer and ITVX and the winner progresses to the World Cup last 16 while the loser is eliminated.