Switzerland vs Colombia: World Cup last 16: Prediction, start time and news
Summary
Switzerland and Colombia will play against each other in the Round of 16 at the FIFA World Cup 2026. The match takes place on July 7 at BC Place in Vancouver, Canada, with both teams aiming to reach the quarterfinals for a strong tournament finish.Key Facts
- The game is on Tuesday, July 7, at 1pm local time (20:00 GMT) in Vancouver, Canada.
- Switzerland topped Group B and won their Round of 32 match 2-0 against Algeria, their first knockout win since 1938.
- Colombia won Group K and beat Ghana 1-0 in the Round of 32, conceding just one goal so far.
- Swiss player Johan Manzambi, 20 years old, has scored three goals and made two assists, becoming a key player for Switzerland.
- Switzerland’s attacking players Manzambi, Breel Embolo, Dan Ndoye, and Ruben Vargas scored eight of the team’s nine goals in the tournament.
- Colombia coach Nestor Lorenzo praised his team’s versatility, technical skills, and ability to adapt to different game situations.
- Switzerland aims to reach the World Cup quarterfinals for the first time since 1954, while Colombia tries to repeat their best 2014 performance reaching the last eight.
- Fans can follow pre-match coverage and live text commentary on Al Jazeera Sport starting at 16:45 GMT.
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