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In 2010, Ghana was on the verge of becoming the first African nation to reach a World Cup semi-final.

The rivalry between and Uruguay is defined by one of the most controversial and dramatic storylines in FIFA World Cup history, spanning two high-stakes encounters. 1. The 2010 Quarter-Final: "The Hand of God" 2.0 Ghana - Urugwaj

: Suárez was sent off, but Ghana’s Asamoah Gyan hit the crossbar with the resulting penalty. In 2010, Ghana was on the verge of

Twelve years later, the two teams met again in the group stages of the 2022 World Cup with qualification for the Round of 16 on the line. World Cup 2010: Uruguay make Gyan and Ghana pay the penalty The 2010 Quarter-Final: "The Hand of God" 2

: With the score tied 1–1 in the final minute of extra time, Uruguay's Luis Suárez used his hands to block a goal-bound header from Dominic Adiyiah.

: Uruguay went on to win the match in a penalty shootout (4–2), leaving a legacy of bitterness in Ghana, where Suárez is still widely regarded as a "villain". 2. The 2022 Rematch: "The Grudge Match"