Switzerland vs Colombia | Match Prediction, Team News, Odds & Lineup | FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 16, July 7
Switzerland and Colombia are ready to face each other in one of the most exciting Round of 16 matches of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Both teams have quietly impressed the fans throughout this tournament. The steady performances from both teams make this match more interesting to watch. The winner of this match will go to the quarter-finals.
Switzerland vs Colombia Match Details
- Match: Switzerland vs Colombia
- Tournament: FIFA World Cup 2026 (Round of 16)
- Date: Tuesday, July 7, 2026
- Kick-off (IST): 1:30 AM (Wednesday, July 8)
- Venue: BC Place, Vancouver, Canada
- TV Broadcast (India): Zee5
Switzerland vs Colombia Head-to-Head Record
Switzerland and Colombia have met four times in their history. Colombia clearly had dominance over Switzerland in those matches.
| Date | Type | Result |
| February 1, 1985 | International Friendly | Colombia 2–2 Switzerland |
| February 3, 1991 | Miami Cup | Colombia 2–3 Switzerland |
| June 26, 1994 | FIFA World Cup | Colombia 2–0 Switzerland |
| March 24, 2007 | International Friendly | Colombia 3–1 Switzerland |
Overall Head-to-Head: Colombia 2 wins, Switzerland 1 win, 1 Draw.
The most important meeting between these two teams came at the 1994 FIFA World Cup. Colombia won the match 2-0. That is the only time they have faced each other in a competitive tournament match. Their most recent meeting was in 2007. Colombia won that match too, 3-1. Switzerland won only one match against Colombia in 1991 at the Miami Cup. Colombia has the better head-to-head record. It gives them confidence to go into this FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 16 clash in Vancouver.
Switzerland Recent Performance | FIFA World Cup 2026
Nobody was talking about Switzerland before this tournament. But their recent performance had made them recognised by the fans.
| Opponent | Result | Goals Scored | Goals Conceded |
| Qatar | Draw | 1 | 1 |
| Bosnia-Herzegovina | Win | 4 | 1 |
| Canada | Win | 2 | 1 |
| Algeria (Round of 32) | Win | 2 | 0 |
Switzerland has won its last three matches in a row. Their 4-1 win over Bosnia-Herzegovina showed they can score many goals. Johan Manzambi has been one of the team's best players with three goals. Breel Embolo has also scored two important goals. Switzerland has scored nine goals and conceded only three in four matches.
Colombia Recent Performance | FIFA World Cup 2026
| Opponent | Result | Goals Scored | Goals Conceded |
| Uzbekistan | Win | 3 | 1 |
| Congo DR | Win | 1 | 0 |
| Portugal | Draw | 0 | 0 |
| Ghana (Round of 32) | Win | 1 | 0 |
Colombia has not lost a single match in the tournament so far. Their 0-0 draw against Portugal showed they can compete with strong teams. Their defence has been strong in the last four matches. Luis Díaz has played well for Colombia. Even though three of his goals were disallowed for offside, he has still caused problems for defenders.
Key Players to Watch | Switzerland vs Colombia
Switzerland
Breel Embolo: He is Switzerland's top scorer. Breel Embolo has scored four FIFA World Cup goals for Switzerland. He is considered to be a danger inside the penalty area.
Johan Manzambi: The 20-year-old has been one of Switzerland's best players. He likes to move the ball forward and has played with great confidence in recent matches.
Granit Xhaka: Granit is the captain of Switzerland. He brings experience to the team. He helps keep the team organised during the match. Granit has to make a
Colombia
Luis Díaz: Colombia's biggest attacking threat. He is skilled and always looks to create chances. Three of his goals have been ruled out for offside during the tournament, but he has still played very well.
James Rodríguez: James Rodríguez is expected to return to this match. He started Colombia's Round of 32 game against Ghana but was taken off at half-time because he was not feeling well. If he is not ready to start, Juan Quintero could replace him.
Switzerland vs Colombia Predicted Lineups
Switzerland (Expected XI)
| Position | Player |
| GK | Gregor Kobel |
| RB | Denis Zakaria |
| CB | Manuel Akanji |
| CB | Nico Elvedi |
| LB | Ricardo Rodriguez |
| CM | Granit Xhaka |
| CM | Remo Freuler |
| RM | Dan Ndoye |
| AM | Johan Manzambi |
| LM | Ruben Vargas |
| ST | Breel Embolo |
Colombia (Expected XI)
| Position | Player |
| GK | Camilo Vargas |
| CM/DM | Daniel Muñoz |
| CB | Davinson Sánchez |
| RW | Jhon Lucumí |
| LB | Johan Mojica |
| DM | Jefferson Lerma |
| CM | Jhon Arias |
| CM | Gustavo Puerta |
| AM | James Rodríguez / Juan Quintero |
| LW | Luis Díaz |
| ST | Luis Suárez |
Injury Update
Jhon Córdoba has been ruled out of the 2026 World Cup due to a leg injury. He suffered the injury in the opening minutes of Colombia's match against Ghana.
Several players of Colombia are feeling unwell before the Round of 16 match against Switzerland. The team hopes their players recover in time for this important game.
Switzerland has no injury concerns at all. This is a real advantage for them as it is a do-or-die knockout game. Everyone is fit, everyone is ready.
Switzerland vs Colombia Betting Odds | FIFA World Cup 2026
| Market | Odds |
| Switzerland Win | +250 to +270 |
| Draw | +210 |
| Colombia Win | +125 to +127 |
| Over 2.5 Goals | +130 to +146 |
| Under 2.5 Goals | -165 to -200 |
| Both Teams to Score | -115 |
| Luis Diaz to Score Anytime | +170 to +260 |
| Correct Score: 0-1 Colombia | +550 to +600 |
Colombia is the favourite, but not by a huge margin. This is expected to be a close match. The market also leans towards under 2.5 Goals. This shows how defensively solid both teams have been.
Switzerland vs Colombia Match Prediction and Score
This is expected to be a low-scoring match. Both teams have been strong in defence and usually wait for the right chances to attack. Switzerland's strength is its strong defence. Players like Granit Xhaka and Remo Freuler make it difficult for opponents to score.
However, Colombia will be a tougher challenge compared to the teams Switzerland faced earlier in the tournament. Colombia's main concern is its players not feeling well. Players like Luis Díaz and Jhon Arias will need to score goals if Colombia wants to win.
There are also chances of the match going to extra time or penalties.
- Predicted Score: Switzerland 0 – 1 Colombia
- Predicted Winner: Colombia (42%), Switzerland (28%), Draw (30%)
- Best Bet: Under 2.5 Goals
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who is the favourite to win Switzerland vs Colombia at the FIFA World Cup 2026?
Colombia is the most likely to win this match. Their defensive record makes them most likely to enter the quarter-finals.
Is James Rodriguez playing against Switzerland?
Yes, James Rodriguez is expected to play in the upcoming match against Switzerland.
How did Switzerland qualify for the Round of 16?
Switzerland topped Group B with seven points from four matches. They won against Bosnia-Herzegovina, Canada, and Algeria. They had a draw against Qatar.
How did Colombia qualify for the Round of 16?
Colombia topped Group K by beating Uzbekistan, Congo DR, and Ghana in the Round of 32. They had a draw match against Portugal.
Why is Jhon Cordoba not playing for Colombia?
Jhon Córdoba is not playing because he is injured. He suffered a groin injury in Colombia's match against Ghana. He has been ruled out for the rest of the World Cup.
Who is the referee for this match?
Iván Arcides Barton Cisneros from El Salvador has been appointed as the referee for the Switzerland vs Colombia Round of 16 fixture.