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Switzerland and Colombia will meet in their 2026 FIFA World Cup Round of 16 match on Tuesday, July 7, 2026 at 4:00 pm ET from BC Place Vancouver.
Switzerland beat Algeria 2-0 in the round of 32, with Johan Manzambi scoring three goals so far in the tournament.
Colombia beat Ghana 1-0 in the round of 32. He has also kept three clean sheets in his four games. Daniel Muñoz has found the net twice in his tournament career.
Below are details on how to watch.
How to watch Switzerland against Colombia
Preview Switzerland vs Colombia
The key to keep in mind is for Johan Manzambi to find space between Colombia’s midfield and defense.
For Switzerland, the game continues to point to that new offensive spark. In addition to his 3 goals, Manzambi has 2 assists in 4 games. It is doing this without requiring a large volume of openings. That’s important against a Colombia team that likes to control the ball because Switzerland can stay compact and then look for a clean connection with it around Breel Embolo.
On the other hand, Colombia makes it difficult to live in that bag. They have only allowed 1 goal in the tournament and come in with 3 clean sheets in a row, so the space Manzambi looks for usually fills quickly and closes even faster. If Colombia keeps Switzerland playing wide and away from the central combinations, the Swiss attack may lose its sharpest advantage.
Look at the Swiss’ first innings in the final third. If Manzambi is receiving on the turn, this match opens.
Player to watch
The Swiss captain is essential to his team’s chances of playing the way they want. Switzerland cannot afford to chase the game for too long, and Xhaka, at his best, can win possession and set up his teammates in the attacking third while defending well. Switzerland needs him to be in top form, as he was against Ghana.
Switzerland vs Colombia Odds
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