Round of 32: Colombia-Ghana starting XIs

Ahead of the Colombia-Ghana match to be played in the World Cup Round of 32, the starting XIs of both teams have been officially confirmed. The contest, played in knockout format with the loser exiting the tournament, carries great importance for both teams. With the announced lineups, all eyes turned to the pitch.

On the Colombia side, Néstor Lorenzo takes the field with a 4-3-3 formation. With Vargas in goal, Muñoz, Sanchez, Lucumi and Mojica line up in defense. In midfield, Arias, Lerma and Puerta take their places, while in attack the team's captain James Rodriguez lines up alongside Cordoba and Diaz. Colombia appear to have put together an ambitious squad with their experienced names.

For Ghana, Carlos Queiroz begins the contest with a 4-1-4-1 system. With Ati Zigi in goal, Senaya, Luckassen, Opoku and Mensah line up in defense. In midfield, ahead of Partey, Williams, Yirenkyi, Sibo and Semenyo take their places, while up front the team's captain Ayew stands out. It is notable that Ghana too take the field with a strong squad in midfield and attack.

The result of this contest between Colombia, high in the FIFA ranking, and Ghana, who want to keep up their bid in the tournament, will directly affect both nations' futures at the World Cup. The match, which will in particular feature experienced names such as James Rodriguez and Ayew, stands out as one of the eagerly awaited games of the tournament.

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🇨🇴 Colombia (Lorenzo) — 4-3-3: Vargas; Muñoz, Sanchez, Lucumi, Mojica; Arias, Lerma, Puerta; Rodriguez (C), Cordoba, Diaz.
🇬🇭 Ghana (Queiroz) — 4-1-4-1: Ati Zigi; Senaya, Luckassen, Opoku, Mensah; Partey; Williams, Yirenkyi, Sibo, Semenyo; Ayew (C).