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Jhon Arias

Jhon Arias — Colombian footballer who scored against Ghana in the 2026 FIFA World Cup Round of 32.

2026-06-182026-07-07

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  1. June 2026
  2. Joy Online

    Colombia, Copa America runners-up, had early ​sights of goal through Jhon Arias and James Rodriguez, but Uzbekistan sat deep, scrapped gamely and waited for ​mistakes.

    Diaz caps Colombia 3-1 win as Uzbekistan make Azteca bow
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Colombia defeats Ghana in World Cup Round of 32

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Colombia eliminated Ghana from the World Cup with a 1–0 victory in their Round of 32 match, with Jhon Arias scoring in the 14th minute. Ghana failed to register a single shot on target throughout the match, with goalkeeper Lawrence Ati Zigi making seven saves to limit the margin of defeat.

22 hours ago · Daily Guide

Yesterday

  1. Colombia defeats Ghana in World Cup Round of 32

    Colombia eliminated Ghana from the World Cup with a 1–0 victory in their Round of 32 match, with Jhon Arias scoring in the 14th minute. Ghana failed to register a single shot on target throughout the match, with goalkeeper Lawrence Ati Zigi making seven saves to limit the margin of defeat.

    22 hours ago · Daily Guide

  2. Black Stars eliminated from 2026 World Cup after Colombia defeat

    Ghana lost 1-0 to Colombia in the Round of 32 of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, with coach Carlos Queiroz citing lack of maturity and experience as the team lacked composure and coordination throughout the match.

    6 July 2026 · The Ghanaian Times

  3. Black Stars exit 2026 World Cup, Mensah vows future comeback

    Ghana's left-back Gideon Mensah says the team feels the pain of a 1-0 knockout-stage defeat to Colombia in the 2026 FIFA World Cup but will use the disappointment as motivation for the future. Mensah noted the unforgiving nature of knockout football and the weight of expectation on the squad.

    6 July 2026 · The Ghanaian Times

Sunday 5 July

  1. Sports Minister urges Black Stars unity after Colombia defeat

    Ghana's Sports Minister Kofi Adams encouraged the Black Stars to remain united following their 1-0 loss to Colombia in the 2026 FIFA World Cup Round of 32, praising the players and technical team for their commitment and urging focus on the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations Qualifiers ahead.

    5 July 2026 · Joy Online

  2. Gideon Mensah thanks fans after Ghana's World Cup exit

    After Ghana lost 1-0 to Colombia in the Round of 32 at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, left back Gideon Mensah said the team's focus has shifted to redemption in the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations Qualifiers and expressed gratitude to Ghanaian supporters who sacrificed sleep to follow the team despite difficult kickoff times.

    5 July 2026 · Joy Online

  3. Gideon Mensah says Black Stars feel pain of World Cup exit

    Ghana left-back Gideon Mensah says the team felt ready for their 2026 World Cup Round of 32 match but will use the disappointment of a 1-0 loss to Colombia as motivation for the future. Mensah acknowledged the unforgiving nature of knockout football and the emotional toll of losing on the world stage with so many supporters' hopes resting on the team.

    5 July 2026 · Joy Online

Saturday 4 July

  1. Ghana's World Cup exit blamed on tactical flaws and defensive collapse

    Ghana's elimination from the 2026 FIFA World Cup, following a 1-0 loss to Colombia, has exposed deep-seated frustration within the Black Stars camp over tactical vulnerability, offensive weakness, and squad transition issues. Coach Carlos Queiroz attributed the defensive breakdown to an early injury to Marvin Senaya that disrupted the team's discipline and organisation, allowing Colombia to exploit gaps and score.

    4 July 2026 · Joy Online

  2. Senaya injury disrupted Ghana defence in World Cup loss

    Ghana lost 1-0 to Colombia in a 2026 FIFA World Cup match, ending the team's campaign. Coach Carlos Queiroz attributed the defeat to early disruption of defensive organisation after defender Marvin Senaya's forced withdrawal through injury, allowing Jhon Arias to score the decisive goal.

    4 July 2026 · Joy Online

  3. Ghana loses 1–0 to Colombia in World Cup Round of 32

    Ghana's 2026 FIFA World Cup campaign ended with a 1–0 defeat to Colombia in the Round of 32, with Jhon Arias scoring in the 14th minute to send the South Americans through to the last 16.

    4 July 2026 · Joy Online

Thursday 25 June

  1. Munoz goal sends Colombia past DR Congo into World Cup Round of 32

    Daniel Munoz scored in the 76th minute to give Colombia a 1-0 victory over DR Congo in Group K, securing their passage to the World Cup Round of 32. Colombia dominated possession and created numerous chances, with goalkeeper Lionel Mpasi making several crucial saves before Munoz's decisive strike.

    25 June 2026 · The Ghanaian Times

Thursday 18 June

  1. Colombia defeats Uzbekistan 3-1 in World Cup Group K

    Colombia opened their World Cup Group K campaign with a 3-1 victory over Uzbekistan at the Estadio Azteca, with goals from Daniel Munoz, Luis Diaz, and Jaminton Campaz. Uzbekistan, tournament debutants, mounted a spirited second-half response but were ultimately overcome by Colombia's greater quality in front of a crowd of over 80,000.

    18 June 2026 · Joy Online

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