Ghana's coach, Carlos Queiroz, attributed his team's exit from the World Cup to inexperience, despite acknowledging that the squad showed improvement in the second half of their match against Colombia, according to SABC Sport.

In the 2026 FIFA World Cup Round of 32, Colombia defeated Ghana's Black Stars 1-0 in Kansas City, eliminating the African team from the tournament. The decisive goal was scored by Jhon Arias in the 15th minute. With this victory, Colombia advances to the Round of 16.

Colombia secured a 1-0 victory over Ghana at Arrowhead Stadium, advancing to the last 16 of the World Cup. Despite dominating the match with eight shots on target, Colombia managed to score only once, with Jhon Arias netting the decisive goal early in the game.

Africa's World Cup aspirations faced a significant blow as seven teams were eliminated in the last 32, marking a historic collapse for the continent. Only Egypt and Morocco remain in the tournament, setting an unwanted record for African nations in the competition.

Former Ghana captain Asamoah Gyan has criticized the Black Stars' performance following their 1-0 defeat to Colombia in the FIFA World Cup, stating that Colombia deserved the win due to Ghana's lackluster display.

Morocco and Egypt are the last two African nations remaining in the FIFA World Cup, following the elimination of Ghana and Cape Verde in the Round of 32. Their exits mark a disappointing moment for African teams in the tournament, as they were unable to advance further.