Ghana coach Carlos Queiroz has disclosed that the Black Stars must eliminate defensive lapses and improve attacking conviction ahead of their FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 32 clash against Colombia.
Following a 2-1 loss to Croatia, the veteran tactician warned that the knockout stages leave no margin for error.
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Queiroz stated that the knockout stage is a different game where every mistake carries the ultimate punishment.
“I know the players in Colombia quite well,” said Queiroz, who is appearing at his fifth World Cup as a coach.
“We have to study the current Colombian squad, and not what was in place at another time. Of course we are very well aware of all the qualities that these players have.”
“Colombia are not perfect. A good team, not perfect. We are a great team, we are not perfect. … It is going to be a great game regardless of the result,” Queiroz said. “The Black Stars, we need to shine tomorrow.”
Asked about suggestions in Colombian media that he had not enjoyed a good relationship with some senior players, including Rodriguez, Queiroz dismissed the notion.
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“I don’t have that view that you do,” he said when questioned about claims that Colombia players had disagreed with some of his decisions.
“I can say that I truly enjoyed and loved my work with the Colombian team.”
