Ghana meets Colombia in the Round of 32 of the 2026 FIFA World Cup™ at Kansas City Stadium in Kansas City, MO on July 3, 2026. Here’s how to watch live on TV.
- Time: 9:30 PM ET
- Location: Kansas City Stadium, Kansas City, MO
- TV Channels: FOX, Telemundo
How to Watch Ghana vs. Colombia on July 3, 2026
You can watch Colombia take on Ghana live on DIRECTV on FOX and Telemundo on July 3, 2026 at 9:30 PM ET.
Ghana vs. Colombia — Round of 32 Match Preview
Ghana and Colombia meet in the Round of 32 at Kansas City Stadium in Kansas City, a knockout tie between two sides that navigated the group stage in contrasting styles. Ghana advanced from Group L with a 1-1-1 record, a fifth World Cup appearance for a nation whose best run reached the quarterfinals in 2010, still a joint-best for an African team. Colombia came through with a 2-1-0 record on its first World Cup since 2018, carrying the momentum of a qualifying campaign in which it scored 28 goals, second only to Argentina in CONMEBOL. Colombia’s threat is broad, with Luis Díaz scoring and creating from the left while defender Daniel Muñoz has chipped in a surprising 2 goals from right back. Ghana leans on a blend of youth and experience under Carlos Queiroz, who is at a record fifth World Cup as a coach, with Caleb Yirenkyi and Ernest Nuamah among those contributing through the group stage. Colombia arrives with the deeper attacking résumé, yet Ghana has shown it can grind out results and will fancy its chances if it turns the match into a physical battle. With a Round of 16 place on the line, both sides see a genuine opening in this half of the bracket.
National TV
FOX, Telemundo
What Time is the Colombia vs. Ghana Match Today?
The Ghana vs. Colombia match starts at 9:30 PM ET.
Where Can I Watch Ghana vs. Colombia?
You can watch Ghana vs. Colombia on FOX and Telemundo.
Players to Watch: Ghana vs. Colombia
Ghana
Ernest Nuamah — Forward. Nuamah set up a goal across two group-stage appearances, using his pace and dribbling to stretch defenses down the flank. He is one of Ghana’s most exciting young attackers and a constant threat to beat his man and deliver into the box. Against Colombia’s aggressive fullbacks, his ability to pin them back could shape how Ghana controls the wide areas.
Caleb Yirenkyi — Midfielder. Yirenkyi scored once across three group matches, adding a goal threat from central midfield that Ghana will need against a Colombia side comfortable in possession. His box-to-box energy lets Ghana press high and break quickly. If he wins his share of the midfield battle, Ghana’s counterattack becomes far more dangerous.
Derrick Luckassen — Defender. Luckassen made his mark at both ends, scoring in his lone group-stage appearance while anchoring the back line. His aerial presence gives Ghana an edge on set pieces, a route to goal that can level a tie against more technical opponents. Keeping Díaz and Colombia’s rotations in check will be his main task here.
Colombia
Luis Díaz — Forward. Díaz has been Colombia’s spark, contributing 1 goal and 1 assist across three group matches from the left. His blend of pace, close control and end product makes him the player Ghana must track at all times. When Colombia needs a moment of quality, it usually runs through him.
Gustavo Puerta — Midfielder. Puerta provided 1 assist across three group-stage appearances, giving Colombia a steady presence in midfield who links defense to attack. His range of passing helps Colombia dictate tempo and find its forwards in space. Against Ghana’s physical midfield, his composure on the ball will help Colombia keep control.
Daniel Muñoz — Defender. Muñoz has been an unlikely source of goals, scoring 2 across three group matches from right back to top Colombia’s contributors from defense. His overlapping runs and late arrivals into the box give Colombia an extra dimension out wide. Ghana will have to decide how far to let him roam, because those forward runs have already paid off more than once.
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