Black Stars of Ghana head coach Carlos Queiroz is expecting a difficult test against Colombia in their FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 32 clash, Completesports.com reports.
The West Africans finished third in Group L after suffering a 2-1 defeat against Croatia on Saturday night.
It was Ghana’s first defeat of the competition, having recorded one win and one draw in their opening two matches.
Colombia, meanwhile, finished top of Group K after playing out a 0-0 draw with Portugal in their final group game.
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Queiroz Anticipates Tough Colombia Test
Queiroz maintained that the knockout stage of the World Cup brings a much higher level of intensity.
“I have just told my players that the real world championship starts in the next round,” Queiroz said after the game against Croatia.
“The group stage is the warming-up and qualification for the next round is like a credit card but now you have to start paying. Everything goes to the winner, every game is drama, nobody can hide.”
Ghana will be up against Colombia at the Kansas City Stadium on Sunday, 5 July.
