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Wasteful Colombia overcome toothless Ghana to reach World Cup last-16

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Colombia's forward Luis Suarez and Ghana's defender Derrick Luckassen during the 2026 World Cup round of 32 at the Kansas City Stadium in Kansas City on July 3, 2026. [ Odd ANDERSEN / AFP]

Wasteful Colombia saw off toothless Ghana 1-0 on Friday to become the final team to qualify for the World Cup last 16.

The South Americans dominated the game at Arrowhead Stadium but ended up with just Jhon Arias's early goal to show for their superiority as they now look forward to a meeting with Switzerland in Vancouver on Tuesday.

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