Colombia v Ghana: World Cup 2026 last 32 – live

The brief

How Colombia got here … In Mexico City, they managed the break down Uzbekistan. DR Congo put up stubborn resistance, as they did against other teams, but Colombia took their second win. Then they played a game against Portugal. How Ghana got here … First, they scored at the death while playing without Thomas Partey, who was denied a visa into Canada. Then they managed to stay awake in a plodding game against England. And I don’t know what to make of their game against Croatia at this point. That was enough to advance as a third-place team. Reader questions As you consider what nuggets of wisdom to throw at…