39-year-old striker omitted from Uruguay's 2026 World Cup squad by coach Marcelo Bielsa.
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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.
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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.
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Ghana sits on 4 points heading into a final group-stage clash against Croatia on June 27, with a draw sufficient to advance to the Round of 32. The Black Stars previously defeated Panama and drew goalless with England in their group.
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Uruguay coach Marcelo Bielsa omitted 39-year-old striker Luis Suarez from his 26-man World Cup squad, citing preference for other attacking options including Darwin Nunez, but said Suarez "does not owe me an apology" and has no differences with him. Suarez had retired from international football in September 2024 but recently signalled willingness to return.
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