FINAL | Colombia beats Ghana 1-0 in the final Round of 32 match at Kansas City Stadium

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — It is match day in Kansas City as the city is set to host its fifth FIFA World Cup 2026 match Friday.

Fans across Kansas City are bringing the energy at World Cup events ahead of Friday night's match.

Colombia and Ghana are set to take the pitch at 8:30 p.m. at Kansas City Stadium in the final Round of 32 match.

In other matches Friday, Australia plays Egypt at Dallas Stadium, while Argentina and Cape Verde will face each other at Miami Stadium.

Check back throughout the day for match day updates.

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UPDATE, 10:32 p.m. | Colombia defeats Ghana 1-0 in the final Round of 32 match at Kansas City Stadium. Colombia's next opponent will be Switzerland.

UPDATE, 8:45 p.m. | Colombia strikes first to take a 1-0 lead against Ghana.

UPDATE, 8:30 p.m. | The Colombia vs. Ghana match is now underway at Kansas City Stadium.

UPDATE, 8:25 p.m. | It's loud at Kansas City Stadium just a few minutes before the start of the match between Colombia and Ghana.

UPDATE, 8 p.m. | Colombia fans are showing out as the team prepares to take on Ghana at 8:30 p.m. at Kansas City Stadium.

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UPDATE, 7:45 p.m. | Argentina came out on top after a thrilling match with Cape Verde at Miami Stadium. The final score was 3-2 after the match went into extra time.

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Argentina's Lionel Messi scored his 20th career FIFA World Cup goal during Friday's match.

UPDATE, 6:15 p.m. | KC2026 posted a map of the hydration stations at FIFA Fan Fest to help attendees stay prepared while tackling the heat Friday night.

UPDATE, 5:40 p.m. | A mix of Argentina and Colombia fans are gathered at KC Live! in the Power and Light District as the Round of 32 of the FIFA World Cup 2026 continues.

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UPDATE, 5:10 p.m. | A father-son duo, originally from Kenya and currently residing in Minnesota, will cheer for Ghana, who are big underdogs against Colombia in Friday's Round of 32 match at the FIFA World Cup 2026.

KSHB 41's Dre Bradley has more on what they think of Ghana's chances, as well as their thoughts on Kansas City as a World Cup host city.

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UPDATE, 4:55 p.m. | The Overland Park community gifted Father Jude Anin-Agyei, a priest from Ghana serving at Church of the Ascension, and other Ghanaian priests stationed at surrounding churches tickets to the Ghana vs. Colombia match at Kansas City Stadium on Friday.

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To read the full story from KSHB 41 reporter Lauren Schwentker, click here.

UPDATE, 4:30 p.m. | KSHB 41's McKenzie Nelson spotted these Colombia fans getting hyped up for Friday's match.

UPDATE, 3:55 p.m. | The final score of the Egypt vs. Australia match was 1-1. Egypt defeated Australia 4-2 in a penalty shootout in the Round of 32 match at Dallas Stadium.

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UPDATE, 2:50 p.m. | KC2026 is reminding attendees to stay hydrated in the extreme heat impacting Kansas City this week by visiting the hydration stations at Fan Fest.

UPDATE, 2:30 p.m. | Fans waited in long lines Friday to check out merch at the FIFA Store.

UPDATE, 2 p.m. | KSHB 41 News captured these moments of Colombia fans showing support for their team at FIFA Fan Fest.

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UPDATE, 1:45 p.m. | KC2026 shared pictures from FIFA Fan Fest on social media, highlighting the energy among fans.

UPDATE, 1:30 p.m. | Fans are filing in to FIFA Fan Fest for activities and watch parties ahead of the Colombia vs. Ghana match at Kansas City Stadium.

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