Switzerland and Colombia will battle for a place in the quarter-finals of the 2026 FIFA World Cup when they meet in a fascinating Round of 16 clash at BC Place in Vancouver on Tuesday.
Switzerland booked their place in the last 16 with a composed 2-0 victory over Algeria, continuing their resurgence after opening the tournament with a disappointing 1-1 draw against Qatar.
Murat Yakin’s side have since found top form and head into the knockout contest chasing a fourth consecutive victory as they look to continue their impressive World Cup campaign.
Colombia, meanwhile, arrive full of confidence after edging Ghana 1-0 in the Round of 32 and extending their unbeaten run to six matches, recording five wins and one draw during that period.
The only team to deny Los Cafeteros victory in that run was Portugal, who held them to a goalless draw in the group stage after Davinson Sánchez had a dramatic stoppage-time winner ruled out for offside.
With both sides enjoying excellent form and a place in the World Cup quarter-finals at stake, Tuesday’s encounter promises to be one of the most competitive ties of the knockout stage.
Team News
Switzerland have concerns about the readiness of midfielder Michel Aebischer, who has been training individually in a bid to be fit as soon as possible following a muscle injury.
As for Colombia, they are missing striker Jhon Cordoba, who has been ruled out of the rest of the World Cup after suffering a hamstring strain in the opening stages of Los Cafeteros’ round of 32 tie against Ghana.
Possible lineups
Switzerland possible starting lineup:
Kobel; Zakaria, Elvedi, Akanji, Rodriguez; Xhaka, Freuler; Ndoye, Manzambi, Vargas; Embolo
Colombia possible starting lineup:
Vargas; Munoz, Sanchez, Lucumi, Mojica; Lerma, Arias, Puerta; Rodriguez, Suarez, Diaz
How to Watch
| Platform | Details |
|---|---|
| TV Broadcast | SuperSport |
| Live Stream | DSTV stream |
| Kick-off Time | 21:00 (WAT) |
Match predictions
Softfootball predicts Switzerland 1-2 Colombia
