Colombia will return to one of the most recognizable uniforms in its history when it faces Ghana in the Round of 32 at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. FIFA has confirmed that Colombia will wear its traditional yellow shirts, blue shorts, and red socks for Friday’s knockout match at Kansas City Stadium.
The classic uniform marks the return of Colombia’s full tricolor combination at the FIFA World Cup for the first time in 28 years, adding another layer of significance to the nation’s first-ever World Cup meeting with Ghana.
Colombia to wear traditional home colors
As the designated home team, Colombia will take the field in its iconic home kit featuring:
- Yellow shirt
- Blue shorts
- Red socks
The uniform reflects the colors of the Colombian national flag and has long been associated with some of the country’s most memorable moments on the international stage.
Colombia will be looking to continue its World Cup campaign and secure a place in the quarter-finals with the return of its historic color combination.
Why Ghana will wear an all-white kit
To prevent a color clash between the two teams, Ghana will wear its all-white “Ananse” home strip instead of its traditional colors.
The all-white design provides a clear visual contrast against Colombia’s bright yellow shirts while maintaining FIFA’s kit regulations for knockout-stage matches.
Colombia’s kit history at the 2026 FIFA World Cup
The Round of 32 match represents a departure from the uniform combinations Colombia used during the group stage.
Colombia’s kit selections so far have included:
- vs. Uzbekistan: Blue away kit
- vs. DR Congo: Yellow shirt with white shorts
- vs. Portugal: Yellow shirt with white shorts
- vs. Ghana: Yellow shirt, blue shorts, and red socks
The Ghana match restores Colombia’s traditional tricolor appearance, a combination that has become synonymous with the national team’s identity.
Colombia and Ghana meet for the first time at a World Cup
Friday’s Round of 32 encounter will be the first FIFA World Cup meeting between Colombia and Ghana.
With a place in the quarter-finals on the line, both teams enter the knockout stage aiming to extend their tournament runs. Colombia will do so wearing the classic yellow, blue, and red combination that has represented the nation for decades, while Ghana will debut its all-white “Ananse” strip on the World Cup stage.
Colombia vs. Ghana kit colors
Colombia (Home)
- Yellow shirt
- Blue shorts
- Red socks
Ghana
- White shirt
- White shorts
- White socks
The contrasting uniforms ensure clear visibility for players, officials, and fans during one of the marquee Round of 32 matches at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.