By Lori Ewing KANSAS CITY, Missouri, July 3 (Reuters) - Jhon Arias scored the only goal as Colombia beat Ghana 1-0 in sweltering conditions in Kansas City on Friday to reach the World Cup last 16, continuing a quietly impressive campaign that has established them as dangerous outsiders.

Both residents and visitors cheered on their favorite team, only one of which will advance on Friday night in the tournament.

Organizers greeted arrivals, tables of homemade Ghanaian food were set up and conversations centered on one topic: the Black Stars’ upcoming World Cup Round of 32 match against Colombia. The gathering was never just about soccer.

By Gabriel Araujo KANSAS CITY, Missouri, July 4 (Reuters) - Ghana's lack of experience and inability to stay calm under pressure were decisive factors in the 1-0 defeat by Colombia that sealed their World Cup elimination,

Croatia has earned a spot in the World Cup knockout round by defeating Ghana on Saturday. Nikola Vlašić and Luka Sučić scored for Croatia.

Friday’s crowd created an atmosphere that at times felt closer to a home game for Colombia than a neutral-site knockout match.

England were forced to settle for a share of the points at the top of Group L as an exceptional defensive display from Ghana earned themselves an impressive 0-0 draw in Foxborough, Mass. This was certainly not the free-flowing England that had dominated Croatia in the opener but such a performance was always going to be a great deal tougher against a Ghana side who dared them to break down a low block without leaving the back door open for the sort of dangerous counters that came at the death.

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While Ghana has clinched a spot in the knockout round, Croatia must fight for its place at the 2026 World Cup round of 32.

Jameis Winston continues his FIFA World Cup™ journey with a trip to the highly anticipated showdown between Ghana and England. Before choosing a side, Jameis lets both sets of supporters battle it out to prove who brings the most energy,

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Africa set a record by sending nine of its teams to the knockout rounds of the World Cup. Seven of them were KO'd in the first round. Ghana was the last African team to play in the Round of 32 on Friday night,