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Jhon Arias scores and Colombia beats Ghana 1-0 to reach the World Cup Round of 16
By KXAS at NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth (KXAS) - Top Stories
· July 3, 2026
· 1 min read
Jhon Arias scored off a sharp cross from Luis Suárez in the opening minutes, and Colombia controlled Ghana on a sweltering night at Arrowhead Stadium, allowing Los Cafeteros to advance to the Round of 16 at the World Cup with a 1-0 victory Friday night.
Colombia will play Switzerland on Tuesda...
Key takeaway He factored into the game immediately: In the 14th minute, Daniel Muñoz played a ball to Suárez, who sent it across the front of the goal, where Arias was waiting to flick it past Ghana goalkeeper Lawrence Ati Zigi for a 1-0 lead.
Why this matters in Frisco News
For Frisco residents who braved the summer heat to watch the World Cup match, Colombia's 1-0 victory over Ghana will be a memorable one. The sweltering conditions at Arrowhead Stadium, with a heat index of 96, are all too familiar to those who live in the Dallas-Fort Worth area, where summer temperatures often soar. The hydration breaks that were implemented during the game are a testament to the challenges of playing in such conditions, and local athletes and coaches will likely take note of the strategies used to mitigate the effects of heat and dehydration. As Colombia advances to the Round of 16, Frisco's soccer fans will be watching with interest, and the city's own soccer community may draw inspiration from the team's performance under pressure. With the World Cup capturing the attention of local sports enthusiasts, Colombia's win is a welcome distraction from the summer heat that has been gripping the region.
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Category: local ·
Published: July 3, 2026 ·
Source: NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth (KXAS) - Top Stories ·
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What is this story about? Jhon Arias scored off a sharp cross from Luis Suárez in the opening minutes, and Colombia controlled Ghana on a sweltering night at Arrowhead Stadium, allowing Los Cafeteros to advance to the Round of 16 at the World Cup with a 1-0 victory Friday night.
Colombia will play Switzerland on Tuesda...
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