List of referees & officials for Colombia vs Ghana FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 32 match

Colombia and Ghana set to face off in the World Cup for the first time.

As the 2026 FIFA World Cup Round of 16 fixtures reach a conclusion, the Colombia national football team are set to face Ghana in a must-win clash for both sides at the Kansas City Stadium in Kansas City, Missouri, United States.

Colombia will enter the matchup as the heavy favourites, arriving eyeing a historic deep run in the competition, led by a star-studded squad. The nation had a dominant start to their campaign, defeating tournament debutants Uzbekistan 3-1.

They then defeated in-form DR Congo 1-0. With the team already securing qualification, they completed their group stage campaign with a frustrating 0-0 draw against heavyweights Portugal to ultimately finish as Group K leaders undefeated.

Ghana, returning after a disappointing 2022 group stage exit, needed to make a massive statement in the newest edition. They lived up to the hopes placed on them, navigating through a challenging group. They started their tournament brilliantly, securing a comfortable 2-0 victory over Panama.

The side carried forward the momentum created, holding competition favourites England to a 0-0 stalemate. Ghana concluded their group stage fixtures with a disappointing 2-1 loss to Croatia, leaving their qualification hopes hanging by a thread; however, they confirmed their spot as one of the best third-placed teams.

Colombia plays a fluid, attacking game led by their legendary playmaker James Rodríguez and explosive winger Luis Díaz, with the side showcasing exceptional creativity throughout the tournament. Ghana will rely on their high-intensity midfield for the game, needing to stay compact and highly aware.

This will mark the first-ever senior international meeting between Colombia and Ghana, adding to the overall stakes of the game, with the winner progressing to the Round of 16 to face Switzerland.

List of Referees for the Colombia vs Ghana 2026 World Cup Round of 32 match

• Head Referee: Clément Turpin (France)
• Assistant Referee 1: Nicolas Danos (France)
• Assistant Referee 2: Benjamin Pagès (France)
• Fourth Official: Pierre Gaillouste (France)
• Reserve Assistant Referee: Erwan Finjean (France)
• Video Assistant Referee (VAR): Jérôme Brisard (France)
• Assistant Video Assistant Referee 1 (AVAR 1): Willy Delajod (France)
• Assistant Video Assistant Referee 2 (AVAR 2): Benoît Millot (France)

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