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Ghanaian Fans Celebrate Ahead of Black Stars-Colombia Clash

7/3/2026

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Summary

Story summary

Ghanaian residents of Kansas City held a Jama celebration with chants, dancing and bofrot at Washington Square Park on July 2, 2026.
The Black Stars will face Colombia in the Round of 32 at Kansas City Stadium on July 3, 2026, 8:30 p.m. local time.
The match will air in the United States on Fox and Telemundo, stream on Fubo, and be shown internationally on ITV, SuperSport and SportyTV.

History

Historical Context

Hosting the 1994 FIFA World Cup introduced soccer to mainstream U.S. audiences; ABC broadcast every match, the first tournament with full live coverage, on-screen scores and no commercial breaks, and the knockout stage began on July 2, 1994. Decades later, on July 2, 2026, Ghanaian fans gathered in Kansas City’s Washington Square Park to cheer the Black Stars, echoing the 1994 legacy of growing American soccer enthusiasm.

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Story summary

Ghanaian residents of Kansas City held a Jama celebration with chants, dancing and bofrot at Washington Square Park on July 2, 2026.
The Black Stars will face Colombia in the Round of 32 at Kansas City Stadium on July 3, 2026, 8:30 p.m. local time.
The match will air in the United States on Fox and Telemundo, stream on Fubo, and be shown internationally on ITV, SuperSport and SportyTV.

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