Ghana face Colombia in World Cup round of 16 Saturday

Ghana face Colombia in the World Cup round of 16 on Saturday, July 4, after a group stage defined by defensive steel and a goalless draw against England (1). Carlos Queiroz's side opened with a 1–0 win over Panama, then held Thomas Tuchel's England to a stalemate in Foxborough, a performance Tuchel called one of the most disciplined defensive displays he had ever seen. Goalkeeper Benjamin Asare kept Harry Kane off the scoresheet, and Thomas Partey returned to the midfield against England after missing the Panama match. Now Colombia await in the knockout round, a side that will test whether Ghana's organised structure can carry them deeper into the tournament.