Colombia advanced from the Round of 32 with a decisive 1-0 victory over Ghana at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City. J. Arias broke the deadlock in the 14th minute, providing the decisive strike of the match. Colombia dominated throughout, controlling 61 percent possession and creating significantly more chances, with eight shots on goal compared to Ghana's none. Ghana offered little in attack but relied on goalkeeper Lawrence Ati Zigi, who earned player of the match honors with a 9.2 rating after making seven crucial saves to keep the deficit minimal. Despite Colombia's superiority, Ghana's defense held firm for long stretches until Arias's early goal settled the contest. The result sends Colombia to the next stage with seven points, securing qualification from Group K. Ghana's tournament ends in elimination after finishing fourth in their group with four points.