Switzerland and Colombia are set to clash in a highly anticipated Round of 16 match at the 2026 World Cup.
The contest appears evenly matched, with both teams relying on the star power of talents like Switzerland's Manzambi and Colombia's Arias. The winner will advance to the quarterfinals to face either Argentina or Egypt.
Predicted Lineups
Switzerland (4-2-3-1): Kobel; Zakaria, Elvedi, Akanji, Ricardo Rodriguez; Freuler, Xhaka; Ndoye, Manzambi, Ruben Vargas; Embolo.
Manager: Murat Yakin
Colombia (4-3-3): Vargas; Munoz, Sanchez, Lucumì, Mojica; J. Arias, Lerma, Puerta; J. Rodriguez, Cordoba, Luis Diaz.
Manager: Nestor Lorenzo
How to watch Switzerland vs. Colombia
Switzerland will face Colombia at the BC Place Vancouver Stadium on Tuesday, July 7th.
Kickoff is scheduled for 4:00 PM ET (3:00 PM CT / 2:00 PM MT / 1:00 PM PT).
The match will be braodcast on FS1 and Telemundo for fans in the United States. It can be streamed on Fubo, YouTube TV, and FOX Sports.
Road to the Round of 16
Switzerland punched their ticket to the knockout phase by finishing first in Group B with seven points. Their campaign started shakily with a 1-1 draw against Qatar, where a late own goal by Muheim denied them an opening win. However, the Swiss team found its form and followed up with two consecutive victories.
Their redemption came in a commanding 4-1 triumph over Bosnia and Herzegovina. This match introduced the world to the immense talent of Manzambi, a 20-year-old Freiburg midfielder who came off the bench in the final 20 minutes to score a remarkable brace.
The Swiss then secured a 2-1 victory over Canada in their final group stage match, with goals from Vargas and the in-form Manzambi. Their Round of 32 fixture was a straightforward affair, as they dispatched Algeria 2-0. Embolo opened the scoring just ten minutes in, and former Bologna player Ndoye sealed the win early in the second half.
Colombia also enjoyed a strong group stage, finishing ahead of Cristiano Ronaldo's Portugal in Group K. Los Cafeteros began with a 3-1 win over Uzbekistan, coached by Fabio Cannavaro, thanks to goals from Munoz, Luis Diaz, and Campaz. Munoz scored again in their second match to secure a 1-0 victory against the Democratic Republic of Congo.
The highly anticipated clash with Portugal, pitting James Rodríguez against Cristiano Ronaldo, was a cagey affair that ended in a goalless draw. In the Round of 32, a single goal from Arias was enough to overcome Ghana and book their place in the next round.
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