​This article, originally published by The Sporting News, explains where to watch the Colombia vs. Ghana World Cup Round of 32 match live, including TV channels, streaming options, and start times. The Sporting News is noted as a preferred source in this rewritten version.
Colombia and Ghana meet to close out the first stage of knockout play, with Friday’s game signaling the latter half of the Round of 32. Colombia enters undefeated, having topped Group K by beating Uzbekistan and DR Congo and drawing with Portugal, positioning them as one of the tournament’s potential dark horses. Ghana, one of the nine African nations advancing to the Round of 32, finished third in Group L, earning their spot by defeating Panama and drawing with England. A run to the Round of 16 would be a historic achievement for the team. Friday marks the first-ever encounter between Colombia and Ghana.
Here’s everything you need to know to watch Colombia vs. Ghana, including TV and live stream options, kickoff time, and more. In the United States, the match airs on FOX with streaming available on FOX platforms. The best option for streaming is fubo, which offers new subscribers a free trial to watch the game and many other channels, including ESPN, ABC, CBS, and Fox, without a cable subscription (availability and taxes/fees may apply).
Kickoff is Friday, July 3, at 9:30 p.m. ET, at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, Kansas. Across U.S. time zones, that 9:30 p.m. ET start translates to 8:30 p.m. CT, 7:30 p.m. MT, and 6:30 p.m. PT. All times listed are Eastern Time. The Friday schedule includes Australia vs. Egypt (2 p.m.), Argentina vs. Cape Verde (6 p.m.), and Colombia vs. Ghana (9:30 p.m.).
For context, the 2026 FIFA World Cup runs from June 11 through July 19 and will be hosted across 16 North American cities in the United States, Canada, and Mexico, marking the first World Cup hosted by three countries. The host cities include Atlanta, Boston, Dallas, Houston, Kansas City, Los Angeles, Miami, New York/New Jersey, Philadelphia, San Francisco, and others.