Switzerland vs Colombia concludes the 2026 World Cup round of 16, as one of the top sides in UEFA battles one of the top sides in CONEMBOL in Vancouver. We have team news and confirmed lineups for this matchup.
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Switzerland vs Colombia
Date: Tuesday, July 7th, 2026
Venue: BC Place in Vancouver
Kick Off: 16:00 in Vancouver
Referee: Ivan Arcides Barton Cisneros
Current Odds:
Colombia Team News
The only change for Colombia’s XI is expected to be a forced change. Striker Jhon Cordoba will miss the rest of the World Cup, and in his place will be Luis Suarez, who has also been a regular starter at the position for his country.
James Rodriguez should continue as the starting #10 despite a strong performance from Juan Fernando Quintero in relief. James was suffering from flu, and apparently the illness is circulating around the Colombian camp, though manager Nestor Lorenzo said they have “already recovered”.
The Guardian highlighted Colombia’s massive fan support this World Cup, every game has been a home game for La Sele, a team that has played games in Mexico, the United States,, and now Canada. That fan support does provide a meaningful lift to team morale.
Switzerland Team News
Up to 5 first choice XI injuries burden this Switzerland squad, Luca Jaquez and Michel Aebischer are not as serious, but the absences of Johan Manzambi, a young talent who has impacted five goals for his country this tournament, and likely Ruben Vargas and Djibril Sow are significant. Manzambi and Vargas have powered much of Switzerland’s attack this World Cup.
Without Manzambi and Vargas, in would step Noah Okafor and Fabian Rieder. Rieder, who plays for Augsburg saw time in three of Switzerland’s games, including against Algeria. The Leeds player Okafor also had minutes against Algeria. Both players will be aiming to setup Breel Embolo to score more goals.
Colombia Predicted Lineup (4-3-3)
*Confirmed lineups will be posted 90 minutes before KO for Switzerland vs Colombia
GK; Camilo Vargas
Defenders: Johan Mojica, Jhon Lucumi, Davinson Sanchez, Daniel Munoz
Midfield: Gustavo Puerta, Jefferson Lerma, James Rodriguez
Forwards: Luis Diaz, Luis Suarez, Jhon Arias
Switzerland Predicted Lineup (4-2-3-1)
*Confirmed lineups will be posted 90 minutes before KO for Switzerland vs Colombia
GK: Gregor Kobel
Defenders: Denis Zakaria, Nico Elvedi, Manuel Akanji, Ricardo Rodriguez
Midfield: Granit Xhaka, Remo Freuler, Dan Ndoye
Forwards: Noah Okafor, Breel Embolo, Fabian Rieder
Main Photo Credit: Smartframe Images
