Colombia vs Ghana preview

2026 World Cup, World
Kansas City Stadium Tomorrow - 1:30 AM
World Cup
Colombia COL
Ghana GHA
KICKOFF : Tomorrow - 1:30 AM
Round of 32

CONTEXT

Colombia stands ready to meet Ghana during the World Cup Round of 32 stage at Kansas City Stadium during the 2026 campaign. Domestic cup action brings these sides together with Colombia holding a clear power edge. League positions place the home team first and the visitors third within their domestic standings. Recent form metrics highlight a substantial gap between the participants. Venue conditions in Kansas City could influence proceedings as both sides seek advancement. Structural advantages appear to favor Colombia based on available metrics. Squad compositions remain under wraps yet promise intriguing battles across the pitch. Overall preparation suggests an engaging contest between contrasting styles. Power scores reflect Colombia at 31.97 against Ghana at 12.84. This matchup promises tactical depth from both coaches.

TL;DR

  • Structural: Colombia leads domestic standings in first while Ghana occupies third place.
  • Form: Colombia posts a form score of 21 against Ghana's mark of 8.67.
  • Squad: Squad details stay limited ahead of this Round of 32 fixture.
  • Efficiency: Efficiency data stays unavailable for both participants.
  • Transition: Transition metrics offer no distinct insights for either side.
  • Set pieces: Set piece evaluation depends on proxy data carrying low confidence.
  • xVariable: Colombia maintains a power advantage of 19.1 points over Ghana.
  • Market: Colombia 66.3% (Δ+0%) | Draw 22.1% (Δ+0%) | Ghana 11.6% (Δ+0%).
No standings statistics available.
No head-to-head records found.
0.5+ goals: 85%
1.5+ goals: 70%
2.5+ goals: 50%
3.5+ goals: 25%
Confidence: High (≥8 matches)

Quality vs Volume

Home: xG 1.8, Shots 12, xG/Shot 0.15
Away: xG 1.5, Shots 14, xG/Shot 0.11

Open Play vs Set Play

Open Play: 65%
Set Play: 35%

Expected Points

TeamxPts
Home1.8
Away1.2
ℹ️ Methodology: Expected Goals (xG) measures shot quality
Jan 25 vs Team A
Feb 1 vs Team B
Feb 8 vs Team C
Colombia N. Lorenzo
N. Lorenzo
VS
Ghana C. Brito Leal Queiróz
C. Brito Leal Queiróz
2.33
Avg Points / Game (Last 100 Matches)
1.33
2.33 i
Last 6 Opponents
Portugal Rank: D
Congo DR Rank: W
Uzbekistan Rank: W
Avg Points / Game (Last 6 Matches)
1.33 i
Last 6 Opponents
Croatia Rank: L
England Rank: D
Panama Rank: W
0
Head to Head (Wins - Draws - Losses)
0 - 0 - 0
0
No sidelined player data available.

Win Probabilities

Live Win Probability (90 Min)
Home Colombia
66.34%
Draw
22.09%
Away Ghana
11.58%

Team Power Ranking

i
What is Power Ranking?
Power score: composite of opponent-weighted form (last 6 & 20 games) and league position over last 3 seasons.
31.97
12.84
0 (Weakest) 100 (Strongest)
Metric
Colombia
Ghana
Power Score
31.97
12.84
League Position
1
3
Global Rank
13
74

Form Analysis Opponent-Weighted

Line chart of recent results (points/trend). Friendlies excluded by default. Hover for opponent, result, xG/xGA and power ranking — based on last 6 matches.

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vs
Colombia — Opponent-weighted form score
Ghana — Opponent-weighted form score
Win (3 pts) Draw (1 pt) Loss (0 pts) Colombia Ghana

Team Head to Head Last 6 Seasons

Summary of 0 matches between these sides — filtered by competition and venue context.

Colombia COL Home
0 matches
Ghana GHA Away
Match Record
0
Wins
0
0
Draws
0
0
Losses
0
Goals
0
Goals Scored
0
0
Goals Conceded
0
0
Goal Difference
0
Expected Goals
0
xG
0
0
xGA
0

Data last updated: 2026-07-03T00:01:41+00:00

STARTING XI

Match Formation 4-3-3
Match Formation 4-3-3
Pitch
C. Vargas Gil
Colombia
12 C. Vargas Gil
D. Muñoz Mejía
Colombia
2 D. Muñoz Mejía
D. Sánchez Mina
Colombia
23 D. Sánchez Mina
J. Lucumí Bonilla
Colombia
3 J. Lucumí Bonilla
J. Mojica Palacio
Colombia
17 J. Mojica Palacio
G. Puerta Molano
Colombia
14 G. Puerta Molano
J. Lerma Solís
Colombia
16 J. Lerma Solís
J. Arias Andrade
Colombia
11 J. Arias Andrade
J. Rodríguez Rubio
Colombia
10 J. Rodríguez Rubio
L. Suárez Charris
Colombia
25 L. Suárez Charris
L. Díaz Marulanda
Colombia
7 L. Díaz Marulanda
B. Asare
Ghana
16 B. Asare
G. Mensah
Ghana
14 G. Mensah
D. Luckassen
Ghana
23 D. Luckassen
J. Adjei Adjetey
Ghana
4 J. Adjei Adjetey
M. Senaya
Ghana
26 M. Senaya
T. Partey
Ghana
5 T. Partey
K. Sibo
Ghana
8 K. Sibo
C. Yirenkyi
Ghana
3 C. Yirenkyi
K. Sulemana
Ghana
22 K. Sulemana
J. Ayew
Ghana
9 J. Ayew
A. Semenyo
Ghana
11 A. Semenyo

General Information

Date & Time
Jul 04, 2026, 01:30 AM
Competition
2026 World Cup, World · Round of 32
Stadium
Kansas City Stadium
Capacity
76416
Pitch Surface
Grass
Weather
☀️ 12°C, Fair
Referees
Clément Turpin
Nicolas Danos
Benjamin Pages
Alejandro José Hernández Hernández

Lineup

Referee : Clément Turpin

Starting XI ▼

12
Camilo Vargas
Camilo Vargas Goalkeeper
6.58
2
Daniel Muñoz
Daniel Muñoz Defender
7.17
3
Jhon Lucumí
Jhon Lucumí Defender
6.87
17
Johan Mojica
Johan Mojica Defender
6.99
23
Davinson Sánchez
Davinson Sánchez Defender
7.3
11
Jhon Arias
Jhon Arias Midfielder
7.52
14
Gustavo Puerta
Gustavo Puerta Midfielder
7.26
16
Jefferson Lerma
Jefferson Lerma Midfielder
6.91
7
Luis Díaz
Luis Díaz Attacker
7.32
10
James Rodríguez
James Rodríguez Attacker
7.46
25
Luis Suárez
Luis Suárez Attacker
6.63
Referee : Clément Turpin

Starting XI ▼

16
Benjamin Asare
Benjamin Asare Goalkeeper
7.09
4
Jonas Adjetey
Jonas Adjetey Defender
6.93
14
Gideon Mensah
Gideon Mensah Defender
6.96
23
Derrick Luckassen
Derrick Luckassen Defender
7.1
26
Marvin Senaya
Marvin Senaya Defender
7.06
3
Caleb Yirenkyi
Caleb Yirenkyi Midfielder
6.83
5
Thomas Partey
Thomas Partey Midfielder
6.89
8
Kwasi Sibo
Kwasi Sibo Midfielder
6.53
9
Jordan Ayew
Jordan Ayew Attacker
6.58
11
Antoine Semenyo
Antoine Semenyo Attacker
6.28
22
Kamaldeen Sulemana
Kamaldeen Sulemana Attacker
6.46

CONCLUSION

Anticipation builds for this Round of 32 clash where Colombia holds several edges. Their superior form and power metrics position them favorably against Ghana. The domestic league standings further underscore the home side's strength. Both teams must navigate the challenges of a cup competition at this level. Kansas City Stadium provides a neutral yet vibrant setting for the encounter. Tactical execution will determine which side progresses further in the tournament. Players from each squad have opportunities to shine on this stage. Preparation and strategy become key factors in determining the outcome. Fans expect a spirited performance from both Colombia and Ghana.