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Jhon Arias scores and Colombia beats Ghana 1-0 to reach the World Cup Round of 16
By Dave Skretta, Associated Press at KPRC 2 / Click2Houston (NBC)
· July 4, 2026
· 4 min read
The plan for Colombia against Ghana on Friday night probably did not involve making a substitution just minutes into the match.That plan also went by the wayside when Jhon Córdoba appeared to hurt his groin.Forced into making a rare early move, Colombia coach Néstor Lorenzo sent Luis Suárez onto ...
Key takeaway ”The early goal was a good omen: Colombia has won 11 consecutive World Cup matches when scoring first.
Why this matters in The Pearland
For Pearland residents who are also soccer fans, Colombia's advancement to the Round of 16 is a notable development, especially given the team's impressive performance in the group stage. The fact that Colombia controlled Ghana on a sweltering night at Arrowhead Stadium, despite the challenging weather conditions, speaks to the team's endurance and skill. As Colombia moves forward to play Switzerland, local fans may be interested in watching how Los Cafeteros fare against tougher competition. The World Cup's presence in the United States, although not in Pearland specifically, still generates excitement among local soccer enthusiasts, who may be following the tournament closely. With Colombia's next match scheduled for Tuesday, Pearland's Colombian community and soccer fans in general may be gathering to watch and cheer on their favorite team.
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Category: local ·
Published: July 4, 2026 ·
Source: KPRC 2 / Click2Houston (NBC) ·
Reading time: 4 min
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What is this story about? The plan for Colombia against Ghana on Friday night probably did not involve making a substitution just minutes into the match.That plan also went by the wayside when Jhon Córdoba appeared to hurt his groin.Forced into making a rare early move, Colombia coach Néstor Lorenzo sent Luis Suárez onto ...
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