Queiroz Backs Ghana To Expose Colombia’s Weaknesses In World Cup Clash

Ghana coach Carlos Queiroz believes Colombia have vulnerabilities his side can exploit when the two countries meet in the Round of 32 at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

Colombia have impressed throughout the tournament, finishing top of Group K ahead of Portugal after an unbeaten group-stage campaign. Despite acknowledging the South Americans’ quality, Queiroz said Ghana have enough talent and determination to spring a surprise.

“Well, I indeed know the team well, the Colombian players. It’s also our obligation to study today’s Colombia, not yesterday’s Colombia. And we are aware of all the qualities of the team’s players at the moment. The team reminds me a bit of my Colombia at the Copa America,” Queiroz told reporters.

“It’s a good team, but we also have players with a lot of quality. And a very strong team, with a lot of determination. And what we have to do is play in our style, in our positive strengths, against the weaker points of Colombia. There are no perfect teams, there aren’t. Colombia is not perfect, it’s a great team, but it’s not perfect. We are a great team; we are not perfect,” he added.

The experienced coach, who managed Colombia between 2019 and 2020, also stressed that Ghana cannot afford lapses in concentration in a knockout fixture where there is no second chance.

“But tomorrow is a game where there is no room for mistakes. There are no tomorrows. We have to do everything right for 90 minutes. And that’s it, 120 minutes, if that’s the case. And that’s what will happen. We don’t have to create a lot of fantasy and speculate about the game. It’s a great football game, we know that it’s all for the winner, nothing for the loser,” he continued.

“So, there is a change of attitude during the game, because that creates a lot of pressure. But the pressure of a game like this is not a problem, it’s a privilege. It’s a privilege to be here, to play against great players from Colombia, great players from Ghana, on the stage of the best football in the world. So, tomorrow’s pressure is part of our lives, and that’s what we’re going to do.”