Ghana will face Colombia in the Round of 32 at the 2026 FIFA World Cup after the South Americans drew 0-0 with Portugal to finish top of Group K.
The result in Miami saw Colombia top the group with seven points, while Portugal finished second on five.
Ghana, meanwhile, advanced as one of the tournament’s best third-placed teams despite a 2-1 defeat to Croatia in their final Group L match. The Black Stars finished with four points from three games.
Croatia took the lead in the 31st minute through Petar Sučić’s long-range strike. Derrick Luckassen equalised with a header on his World Cup debut in the 73rd minute, but Nikola Vlašić restored Croatia’s lead 10 minutes later from a corner.
England finished top of Group L with seven points after beating Panama 2-0, while Croatia claimed second place with six points. Panama exited the tournament after losing all three matches.
Ghana will now travel to Kansas City to face Colombia on Friday, July 4, for a place in the Round of 16.
Croatia will meet Portugal in Toronto on July 2, while Group L winners England will face one of the tournament’s best third-placed teams in Atlanta on July 1.
