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⏹️ Full-time | Black Stars bow out

Colombia edge Ghana 1-0 to book their place in the 2026 Fifa World Cup Round of 16.

Jhon Arias' early strike proves the difference.

🇨🇴 Colombia 1-0 Ghana 🇬🇭

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📸 | Line-up is in! 🇬🇭

Carlos Queiroz makes four changes to the Ghana side that lost to Croatia.

- Lawrence Ati Zigi returns in goal ahead of Benjamin Asare, while Jerome Opoku, Caleb Yirenkyi and Inaki Williams replace Jonas Adjetey, Elisha Owusu and Kamaldeen Sulemana.

🇨🇴 Colombia 🆚 Ghana 🇬🇭
🕜 01:30 GMT

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The Black Maidens came from behind to earn a valuable 1-1 draw away to Senegal in the first leg of the final-round Fifa U-17 Women's World Cup qualifier. 🇬🇭

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📸 | All eyes on Kansas City for the final Round of 32 fixture at the 2026 Fifa World Cup.

It's win-or-go-home football.

🇨🇴 Colombia 🆚 Ghana 🇬🇭
🕜 01:30 GMT

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📸 | 📊 Group L standings confirmed.

England finish top with seven points, Croatia take second, while Ghana advance to the Round of 32 as one of the best third-placed teams despite tonight's defeat.

Bring on the knockout stage! 🇬🇭

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FULL-TIME:

Ghana suffer a 2-1 defeat to Croatia in their final Group L match in Philadelphia.

Derrick Luckassen’s VAR-awarded equaliser briefly brought the Black Stars level, but Nikola Vlašić struck late to win it for Croatia.

🇭🇷 Croatia 2-1 🇬🇭 Ghana

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📸 | ⏸️ Half-time:

Croatia lead through Petar Sučić's first-half strike.

The Black Stars have work to do after the break.

🇭🇷 Croatia 1-0 🇬🇭 Ghana

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📸 | Rain or shine, the Ghana support is out in force ahead of kickoff in Philadelphia. 🇬🇭

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📸 | 🇬🇭 Ghana make three changes for tonight's World Cup clash with Croatia.

Elisha Owusu and Kamaldeen Sulemana return to the starting XI, while Derrick Luckassen makes his first appearance for the Black Stars.

Can Otto Addo's side finish top of Group L? 🇬🇭

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🎥 | Italian star of Ghanaian origin Mario Balotelli visited the Black Stars hotel ahead of tonight’s Croatia clash, but could not meet the team.

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🇬🇭 Matchday is here!

The Black Stars take on Croatia tonight in their final Group L clash, with first place still within reach after booking a spot in the Round of 32.

🆚 Croatia 🕘 21:00 GMT 🏟️ Philadelphia Stadium

Who's your pick to lead Ghana to victory? 🇬🇭👇

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📸 | 🇬🇭 Group L remains wide open!

Ghana sit second on four points, level with England, heading into a decisive final-day showdown with Croatia.

The knockout stage is within touching distance. 👊🏿⭐

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🇬🇭 Ghana frustrate England to move closer to the FIFA World Cup 2026 knockout stage.

Benjamin Asare starred as the Black Stars held firm against the Three Lions, while Prince Kwabena Adu came closest to finding a winner in a hard-fought Group L stalemate.

Read match summary: https://t.co/kOJI0vDgxr

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🇬🇭 FULL-TIME

Ghana hold England to a valuable 0-0 draw.

A resilient defensive performance and another clean sheet keep the Black Stars firmly in the hunt for a place in the knockout stage.

Read more: https://t.co/QzoXyhjVFp

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🇬🇭 TACTICAL LINE-UP

This is how Ghana are expected to shape up against England, with head coach Carlos Queiroz opting for a defensive-minded 5-4-1 system.

Thomas Partey and Kwasi Sibo anchor the midfield, while Jordan Ayew and Antoine Semenyo provide support for lone striker Inaki Williams. At the back, Caleb Yirenkyi and Marvin Senaya operate as wing-backs alongside Gideon Mensah, Jerome Opoku and Jonas Adjetey.

Can the Black Stars frustrate England and make it two wins from two? 👀

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📸 | 🏆🇬🇭 MATCHDAY!

Ghana face England tonight in a crucial Fifa World Cup 2026 Group L clash in Foxborough.

The Black Stars opened with victory over Panama and now take on one of the tournament favourites in a battle that could shape the group.

⚽ England 🆚 Ghana
🕗 8:00 PM GMT

Can the Black Stars make another statement on the world stage?

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🇬🇭 Caleb Yirenkyi's dramatic stoppage-time winner handed Ghana a priceless 1-0 victory over Panama in their FIFA World Cup 2026 opener in Toronto.

The 20-year-old struck in the 95th minute to secure all three points and give the Black Stars a winning start to their Group L campaign.

Read match summary: https://t.co/LBq7aRS6Oh

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FULL-TIME 🇬🇭

Ghana 1-0 Panama

A late, late winner from Caleb Yirenkyi secures all three points for the Black Stars in their opening Group L match at the FIFA World Cup 2026.

The teenager struck in the 95th minute after being set up by Brandon Thomas-Asante to hand Ghana a dramatic victory in Toronto.

⚽ 90+5' Caleb Yirenkyi

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🔄 SECOND HALF UNDERWAY

Ghana have made a change at the break.

🧤 Benjamin Asare replaces Lawrence Ati-Zigi, who is unable to continue after receiving treatment late in the first half.

The Black Stars have 45 minutes to find an improvement after a difficult opening period against Panama.

🇬🇭 Ghana 0-0 Panama 🇵🇦

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⏸️ HALF-TIME

🇬🇭 Ghana 0-0 Panama 🇵🇦

A largely disjointed first-half display from the Black Stars in Toronto.

Panama have enjoyed more possession, looked the more cohesive side and created the better openings, forcing Lawrence Ati-Zigi into a series of important saves to keep Ghana level.

Carlos Queiroz's men will need a significant improvement after the break if they are to start their World Cup campaign with three points.

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