Switzerland vs. Colombia live score, result, highlights from 2026 World Cup knockout game

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Switzerland and Colombia meet in the penultimate game of the Round of 16, with both sides looking to match their best-ever showing in the World Cup with a quarterfinals berth.

Murat Yakin's side has enjoyed a strong start to life in North America, topping Group B before calmly dispatching of Algeria in the Round of 32. The A-Team have been anchored by attackers Johan Manzambi and Breel Embolo, who have three and two goals, respectively. Manzambi has been one of the tournament's brightest prospects, dancing around defenders to create scoring chances in bunches for the Swiss. His status for Tuesday's match is in doubt after exiting training early on Monday.

Colombia, meanwhile, is a veteran-laden bunch, with starters Daniel Munoz, Davinson Sanchez, Jhon Cordoba and James Rodriguez all on the wrong side of 30. Despite their advanced age, Los Cafeteros have been dominant, conceding just one goal in four matches. Munoz, Rodriguez and Bayern Munich standout Luis Diaz will look to produce the goods for Nestor Lorenzo's attack, which has reveled in its chance creation but failed to tally the amount of goals one might expect thus far.

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Switzerland vs. Colombia score

Location: Vancouver, CN
Referee: Ivan Barton

Starting lineups:

Switzerland (4-2-3-1, right to left): 1. G. Kobel (GK) — 6. D. Zakaria, 4. N. Elvedi, 5. M. Akanji, 13. R. Rodriguez — 8. R. Freuler, 10. G. Xhaka — 11. D. Ndoye, 14. A. Jashari, 22. F. Rieder — 9. B. Embolo

Colombia (4-3-3, right to left): 12. C. Vargas (GK) — 2. D. Munoz, 23. D. Sanchez, 3. J. Lucumi, 17. J. Mohica — 14. G. Puerta, 16. J. Lerma, 11. J. Arias — 10. J. Rodriguez, 25. L. Suarez, 7. L. Diaz

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Switzerland vs. Colombia live updates, highlights from 2026 World Cup knockouts

(All times ET)

48': Rodriguez's shot spurns target as Switzerland fails to test Vargas in first big chance of game

5:06 p.m.: Dan Ndoye danced into the 18-yard box before firing a ball that evaded Colombia's defenders, finding Ricardo Rodriguez. The swash-buckling left back looked to have a clear sight of goal on his left foot. But he slipped as he attempted the shot, skying his subsequent shot. Still, the ease with which Switzerland fashioned the opportunity will be of concern to Colombia.

5:05 p.m.: We're back to action from Switzerland and Colombia's Round of 16 clash. Let's see if we can find a goal in the second half.

4:50 p.m.: Chances have been limited for both sides as the first half comes to a close. We're all square at the break, 0-0.

30': Camilo Vargas turns away Rieder following unfortunate deflection

4:30 p.m.: Now it's Camilo Vargas' turn to flick an effort away. The Colombian goalkeeper makes his first stop of the day, denying Rieder after Daniel Munoz's attempted clearance found his foot. Switzerland has looked much steadier since the outbreak of the hydration break.

Colombian keeper Camilo Vargas denies Switzerland of a big chance 🧤 pic.twitter.com/A3lZepaW4K
— FOX Sports (@FOXSports) July 7, 2026

20': Kobel makes leaping shot to keep game scoreless

4:21 p.m.: Kobel's first real intervention sees him turn away Gustavo Puerta's curled effort, ushering it out of play after a good bit of play from Los Cafeteros. Not the most fiery of efforts from the Racing Santander 'keeper. But Kobel provided a smart stop.

It's beautiful from Colombia but in the end Gregor Kobel comes up with a crucial save for Switzerland 🇨🇭 pic.twitter.com/4zF7R2I7Kr
— FOX Soccer (@FOXSoccer) July 7, 2026

4:14 p.m.: Not much in the form of chances for either team thus far. Switzerland has had more of the ball thus far, although Colombia has looked slightly more threatening in attack.

Pregame

4:00 p.m.: And we're off! Switzerland vs. Colombia is underway!

3:55 p.m.: The national anthems spilled from stadium speakers. The players have taken off their training strips. We're moments away from the start of this one!

3:20 p.m.: Another injury blow for the Swiss as Ruben Vargas missed out due to injury. He was Switzerland's joint-second top goal-scorer behind Manzambi. Fabian Rieder will look to provide service for Embolo on the flank in Vargas' absence.

3:00 p.m.: Here's a look at the starting XI's for Switzerland and Colombia. Ardon Jashari takes the injured Manzambi's place in the No. 10 position, while Jhon Cordoba gives way to Luis Suarez at the top of the pitch for Los Cafeteros.

🇨🇭 SWITZERLAND vs COLOMBIA 🇨🇴

Starting XI's confirmed! ✅ pic.twitter.com/MLcnUDph5P
— EuroFoot (@eurofootcom) July 7, 2026

1:15 p.m.: The Swiss will be without Manzambi, who was made a doubt for the game after missing training on Monday. Per Sky Sports, he suffered a non-contact knee injury, ruling him out for the game.

Die #Schweiz muss im WM-Achtelfinale gegen Kolumbien auf Johan #Manzambi verzichten. ❌

Der Mittelfeldspieler zog sich nach Informationen der Blick im Abschlusstraining eine Knieverletzung zu – offenbar ohne Gegnereinwirkung während einer Spielform. Eine anschließende… pic.twitter.com/kl6XMb2lBx
— Sky Sport (@SkySportDE) July 7, 2026

12:15 p.m.: Colombia looks confident in the hours leading up to the game. The James Rodriguez- and Luis Diaz-led side has looked every bit like the contender it was billed to be at the start of the tournament, although Los Cafeteros will look to improve their goal-scoring record in this one.

‼️🇨🇴 La Selección Colombiana, a horas de su partido de octavos contra Suiza. pic.twitter.com/EoqO9AoIts
— Ataque Futbolero (@AtaqueFutbolero) July 7, 2026

12:05 p.m.: Johan Manzambi has been the star of the show for Switzerland at this year's World Cup, tallying a team-best three goals thus far. Does the Freiburg man have another rabbit in his hat today against Los Cafeteros? Only time will tell.

World Cup 2026 knockouts schedule

Round of 16

Date	Time (ET)	Match	Location
Sat, Jul. 4	1 p.m.	Morocco 3, Canada 0	NRG Stadium (Houston, TX)
Sat, Jul. 4	5 p.m.	France 1, Paraguay 0	Lincoln Financial Field (Philadelphia, PA)
Sun, Jul. 5	4 p.m.	Norway 2, Brazil 1	MetLife Stadium (East Rutherford, NJ)
Sun, Jul. 5	8 p.m.	England 3, Mexico 2	Estadio Azteca (Mexico City, MEX)
Mon, Jul. 6	3 p.m.	Spain 1, Portugal 0	AT&T Stadium (Arlington, TX)
Mon, Jul. 6	8 p.m.	USA vs. Belgium	Lumen Field (Seattle, WA)
Tue, Jul. 7	12 p.m.	Argentina vs. Egypt	Mercedes-Benz Stadium (Atlanta, GA)
Tue, Jul. 7	4 p.m.	Switzerland vs. Colombia	BC Place (Vancouver, CAN)

Quarterfinals

Date	Time (ET)	Match	Location
Thu, Jul. 9	4 p.m.	QF1: France vs. Morocco	Gillette Stadium (Foxboro, MA)
Fri, Jul. 10	3 p.m.	QF2: Spain vs. Winner, R16 M6	SoFi Stadium (Inglewood, CA)
Sat, Jul. 11	5 p.m.	QF3: Norway vs. England	Hard Rock Stadium (Miami, FL)
Sat, Jul. 11	9 p.m.	QF4: Winner, R16 M7 vs. Winner, R16 M8	Arrowhead Stadium (Kansas City, MO)

Semifinals

Date	Time (ET)	Match	Location
Tue, Jul. 14	3 p.m.	SF1: Winner, QF1 vs. Winner, QF2	AT&T Stadium (Arlington, TX)
Wed, Jul. 15	3 p.m.	SF2: Winner, QF3 vs. Winner, QF4	Mercedes-Benz Stadium (Atlanta, GA)