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4 July 2026 18 comments
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The final Round of 32 match sees Group K winners Colombia take on Ghana for the right to meet Switzerland in the last 16.

The Colombians have won just one knockout match at the World Cup over six previous appearances, and were eliminated by England in the Round of 16 at Russia 2018.

Ghana have also won just once in the knockout stages, beating the USA to reach the quarter finals in South Africa in 2010.

Kick-off in Kansas City is at 02:30 BST.

TEAM NEWS

Daniel Munoz ($4.6m) returns to the starting XI having been rested for the draw with Portugal. The only change to the first choice XI is Jhon Cordoba ($6.1m) preferred to Luis Suarez ($5.7m) up front.

Ghana make four changes from the side that lost 2-1 to Croatia in the final group match. In goal, Lawrence Ati Zigi ($4.0m) replaces Benjamin Asare ($3.8m), whilst Jerome Opoku ($3.8m), Inaki Williams ($5.9m) and Caleb Yirenkyi ($4.7m) come in for Jonas Adjetey ($3.5m), Elisha Owusu ($5.3m) and Kamaldeen Sulemana ($5.1m).

Manchester CIty’s Antoine Semenyo ($7.2m) starts his fourth successive match for the Ghanaians.

In terms of ownership, Luis Diaz ($8.1m) and Munoz are the only players selected by more than five per cent of World Cup Fantasy managers.

LINE-UPS

Colombia XI: Camilo Vargas, Daniel Muñoz, Davinson Sánchez, Jhon Lucumi, Johan Mojica, Jhon Arias, Jefferson Lerma, Gustavo Puerta, James Rodriguez, Jhon Cordoba, Luis Diaz

Subs: D. Ospina, A. Montero, S. Arias, K. Castano, R. Rios, J. Carrascal, Y. Mina, J. Portilla, W. Ditta, J. Hernandez, J. Quintero, J. Campaz, D. Machado, L. Suarez, A. Gomez

Ghana XI: Lawrence Ati Zigi, Marvin Senaya, Derrick Luckassen, Jerome Opoku, Gideon Mensah, Thomas Partey, Inaki Williams, Caleb Yirenkyi, Kwasi Sibo, Antoine Semenyo, Jordan Ayew

Subs: J. Anang, B. Asare, A. Seidu, J. Adjetey, A. Mumin, I. Fatawu, B. Thomas-Asante, C. Baah, E. Owusu, A. Baba, A. Boakye, K. Oppong, K. Sulemana, E. Nuamah, P. Adu

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  1. IAWC ( It's a Wonderfu…
    • 8 Years
    2 hours, 56 mins ago

    Now final pick guys

    Would you guys play Luis diaz over a 8 pointer. Qualification booster on?

    1. TopMarx
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 13 Years
      2 hours, 17 mins ago

      Yes I would

  2. Bobby Digital
    • 8 Years
    2 hours, 24 mins ago

    Need a Diaz brace and a Colombia CS

  3. Bobby Digital
    • 8 Years
    2 hours, 18 mins ago

    Arias G
    Suarez A

    1. Bobby Digital
      • 8 Years
      2 hours, 12 mins ago

      *Diaz A

  4. CoracAld2831
    • 5 Years
    2 hours, 16 mins ago

    Colombia 1-0

    J. Arias goal, Suarez assist

    1. Bobby Digital
      • 8 Years
      2 hours, 13 mins ago

      Apparently Diaz got a touch on the cross because he's been awarded the assist.

  5. Freshy
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 15 Years
    1 hour, 30 mins ago

    Do you think Medina is out?
    He didn't seem well going off

    1. bso
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      15 mins ago

      Would like to know that too!

  6. bso
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    1 hour, 6 mins ago

    Who will Colombia play if they win?
    Thanks

    1. EmreCan Hustle
      • 13 Years
      15 mins ago

      Switzerland

      1. bso
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        2 mins ago

        Thanks

  7. bso
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    49 mins ago

    Yikes, just realized the next round starts tomorrow!
    Do you have a team together?

    1. NZREDS
      • 12 Years
      19 mins ago

      Haha yeh rolls round quickly!

  8. CoracAld2831
    • 5 Years
    32 mins ago

    Colombia wins 1-0 and advances to R16 vs Switzerland.

  9. Pep Roulette
    • 8 Years
    28 mins ago

    Would you keep or sell Cucurella if on CS shield?

    1. bso
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      16 mins ago

      I am holding...POR may score one but that is ok. Not like Ronaldo is going to go wild.
      Would you keep Kane vs Mexico? Budget is tight.

    2. What a puny plan!