Colombia face Ghana with Switzerland waiting in the last 16

Colombia face Ghana today, Switzerland waiting

This is it. Colombia play Ghana in the round of 32 on Friday, and the bracket is already taking shape (6) (7). Switzerland booked their spot in the last 16 with a 2–0 win over Algeria on Thursday, with Breel Embolo and Dan Ndoye getting the goals (4) (5). Fabian Rieder somehow missed an open goal, but it did not matter (4). The Swiss now await the winner of Colombia–Ghana (5). Your team arrive undefeated and carry real belief after that 0–0 draw with Portugal and the near-miss against Argentina in the Copa América final.

Lorenzo makes two changes, Quintero in the plan

Néstor Lorenzo is tweaking the lineup. Two changes are coming for the Ghana match, and Juanfer Quintero is central to how Colombia want to break Ghana down (8). No confirmation yet on who makes way, but the shape looks built to unlock a physical Ghana side.

Fan reactions

Colombia fans online are locked in on the Ghana match. The mood is confident but not cocky, the defensive solidity against Portugal earned trust, and supporters see a clear path through to a potential quarterfinal with Argentina. Read more on r/soccer.