Switzerland vs Colombia Live Score — Round of 16
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Switzerland and Colombia meet at BC Place in Vancouver with a quarter-final spot on the line, and the winner will face either Argentina or Egypt in Kansas City on 11 July. Both sides arrive unbeaten in the knockout rounds so far, and this looks like one of the tightest ties of the round.
Murat Yakin's Switzerland side stumbled to a 1-1 draw with Qatar on matchday one before finding their rhythm, thumping Bosnia and Herzegovina 4-1, edging co-hosts Canada 2-1, and then beating Algeria 2-0 in the Round of 32 — their first World Cup knockout-stage win since 1938. Goalkeeper Gregor Kobel has been in outstanding form, recording his first World Cup clean sheet against Algeria, while forward Breel Embolo has now scored four World Cup goals, only behind Sepp Hügi and Xherdan Shaqiri on Switzerland's all-time list.
Nestor Lorenzo's Colombia have been the tournament's quiet overachievers, going unbeaten through the group stage with wins over Uzbekistan and DR Congo and a goalless draw with Portugal, before edging past Ghana 1-0 courtesy of a Jhon Arias strike in the Round of 32. Colombia have conceded just once all tournament, built around a well-organised backline and the flair of Luis Diaz on the left flank.
Switzerland will be without Aebischer and Jaquez through muscle injuries, while Colombia will assess a groin issue for Cordoba and monitor James Rodriguez, who has been managing a minor illness. This is only the fifth all-time meeting between the two nations, and just their second competitive fixture.
Match Timeline & Live Commentary
Starting XI & Substitutes
🇨🇭 Switzerland
- Gregor Kobel (GK)
- Zakaria
- Akanji
- Elvedi
- Rodriguez
- Freuler
- Xhaka
- Ndoye
- Manzambi
- Vargas
- Embolo
🇨🇴 Colombia
- Vargas (GK)
- Munoz
- Sanchez
- Lucumi
- Mojica
- Puerta
- Lerma
- Arias
- Rodriguez
- Suarez
- Diaz
Head-to-Head Statistics
| 1 | All-time World Cup meetings | 1 |
| 1994 | Only competitive meeting (WC group stage) — Colombia won 2-0 | – |
| 2007 | Most recent friendly meeting — Colombia won 3-1 | – |
| 1 | Switzerland World Cup wins vs South American sides (9 played) | 6 |
| 3 | Switzerland quarter-final finishes (1934, 1938, 1954) | 1 (2014) |
Tournament Form Guide
| 10 | Goals scored — last 5 matches | — |
| 3 | Goals conceded — last 5 matches | 1 |
| 2-0 Algeria | Round of 32 result | 1-0 Ghana |
Match Prediction
Colombia's defensive solidity — just one goal conceded all tournament — makes them tough to break down, but Switzerland's front line has been the form act of the Round of 32 with eight goals in three straight wins. Expect a cagey, tactical contest that swings on a moment of individual quality from Luis Diaz or Breel Embolo.
This is an editorial prediction from CS Sports, not betting advice.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What time does Switzerland vs Colombia kick off?
Kick-off is at 20:00 GMT on Tuesday, 7 July 2026 — 4:00 PM ET / 1:00 PM PT.
Where is the match being played?
BC Place in Vancouver, Canada.
Where can I watch Switzerland vs Colombia live?
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What happens if the match is level after 90 minutes?
It goes to 30 minutes of extra time, then a penalty shootout if the teams are still level.
Who won the last meeting between these teams?
Colombia won the only competitive meeting, 2-0, at the 1994 World Cup group stage, and also won the most recent friendly, 3-1, in March 2007.
Who does the winner play next?
The winner advances to the quarter-finals to face the winner of Argentina vs Egypt on 11 July in Kansas City.
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