Colombia Beats Ghana to Secure World Cup Round of 16 Spot
Kolumbijský Pelé Vstřelil Nejdůležitější Gól Své Kariéry
Colombian forward Yerry Mina scored the decisive goal in a 1-0 World Cup quarterfinal win over Ghana, marking his highest-impact moment in a career defined by defensive resilience. The goal, a 62nd-minute header from a corner, propelled Colombia into the semifinals, with xG data from Opta showing the play had a 0.48 expected goal value. According to FIFA’s match report, Mina’s tally was his sixth of the tournament, a career high.
How the Goal Reshaped Colombia’s World Cup Campaign

Colombia’s victory over Ghana, their third consecutive clean sheet in the 2026 World Cup, solidified their status as a dark horse in the tournament. The goal by Mina, who had previously scored two qualifiers and a group-stage tally, represented a