In a tense match on Friday, Jhon Arias scored the only goal as Colombia beat Ghana 1-0 in Kansas City, securing their spot in the round of 16. The South American team displayed impressive discipline throughout the game and extended their unbeaten run. Despite being ranked 60 places below them, Ghana struggled to create chances against a resilient Colombian defence. Luis Diaz had several scoring opportunities for Colombia but was denied by the goalkeeper's excellent saves. Antoine Semenyo was Ghana's main attacking threat, but Colombia successfully kept him at bay. The victory marks the fourth South American team to advance to the round of 16, joining Paraguay, Brazil, and Argentina. Colombia will face Switzerland in their next match on Tuesday in Vancouver.