Black Stars arrive in Kansas City ahead of World Cup last-32 clash with Colombia
The Black Stars of Ghana have arrived in Kansas City as they step up preparations for their crucial 2026 FIFA World Cup Round of 32 meeting with Colombia.
— 🇬🇭 Black Stars (@GhanaBlackstars) July 2, 2026
The squad flew in from Providence on Wednesday, bringing to an end a three-week stay in Rhode Island, where they were based throughout the group stage matches against Panama, England and Croatia.
Their arrival marks a shift in focus to the knockout phase, with the team now fully concentrated on Friday’s decisive encounter at Kansas City Stadium.
— 🇬🇭 Black Stars (@GhanaBlackstars) July 2, 2026
Ghana face Colombia on 3 July 2026, with kick-off set for 01:30 GMT, in a fixture that will determine a place in the Round of 16.
The Black Stars are expected to hold their mandatory training session on Thursday as they fine-tune their preparations for what is being billed as a high-stakes contest.
Having reached the knockout stage of the tournament for the first time since the 2010 World Cup in South Africa, Ghana will be hoping to continue their progress and make a statement against the South American side.