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Ghana XI vs Colombia – Predicted lineup and team news
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Ghana XI vs Colombia – Predicted lineup and team news
Ghana face Colombia at Kansas City Stadium in the early hours of Saturday morning in the World Cup last 32, targeting a place in the round of 16.
Carlos Queiroz took charge just 72 days before the tournament began. He has navigated Ghana through a group containing England and Croatia with four points and a defensive record that has drawn admiration across the football world. Colombia represent the sternest test yet — a side with more xG in three group games than Ghana have mustered in their entire tournament history under Queiroz.
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Ghana team news
Antoine Semenyo is carrying an ankle problem into this fixture. The Manchester City winger is a slight doubt but is expected to start — Queiroz has made clear his intention to name an unchanged side if fitness allows. Semenyo's pace on the counter is one of Ghana's most dangerous weapons against a Colombia team that pushes its full-backs high and leaves space in behind.
Lawrence Ati-Zigi remains unavailable. The first-choice goalkeeper sustained an injury earlier in the tournament and has not recovered. Benjamin Asare continues in goal, having produced a composed display in the 0–0 draw with England and then started the Croatia match.
Caleb Yirenkyi carries a yellow card into this fixture after his booking against Croatia. A second caution would rule the Nordsjaelland midfielder out of the round of 16 should Ghana advance, and he will need to manage his aggression carefully.
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Thomas Partey anchors the midfield, his screening and positional discipline the defensive foundation around which Queiroz's system is built. Kwasi Sibo operates alongside Yirenkyi and Partey in the three.
Inaki Williams and Semenyo provide the attacking width either side of Jordan Ayew, who captains the side and has 34 international goals to his name. The back four of Marvin Senaya, Jonas Adjetey, Derrick Luckassen and Gideon Mensah is unchanged.
Ghana predicted lineup
Ghana possible starting XI (4-3-3):Asare; Senaya, Adjetey, Luckassen, Mensah; Yirenkyi, Partey, Sibo; Williams, Ayew, Semenyo
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When will the match kick off?
The FIFA World Cup last-32 match kicks off at 02:30 BST on Saturday, 4 July 2026.
How to watch Colombia vs Ghana?
The match will be broadcast live on ITV1 and ITVX in the UK.
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