Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 04:45am on 04 Jul 2026,Saturday Sports
Colombia booked their place in the FIFA World Cup Round of 16 with a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Ghana in a tightly contested knockout match. A disciplined defensive display and a decisive goal proved enough to eliminate the African side, who created several chances but failed to find an equaliser. Colombia controlled key moments of the game and held firm under late pressure to secure progression. The win sets up an intriguing Round of 16 showdown against Switzerland, with both teams aiming to continue their impressive World Cup campaigns and move one step closer to the quarterfinals. (PC: Reuters)
