Switzerland vs Colombia Live Score, 0-0, FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 16: Kick-off takes place in Vancouver

The final ticket to the FIFA World Cup 2026 quarter-finals will be decided in Vancouver when Switzerland face Colombia in the last match of the Round of 16 at BC Place. The winners will go on to face either Argentina or Egypt in the quarterfinals, with the undefeated World Cup winner advancing to the final.

Both teams arrived in good form after running the extended tournament undefeated. Switzerland topped Group B with seven points, opening with a 1-1 draw against Qatar before beating Bosnia and Herzegovina 3-1 and taking on Canada by the same scoreline. Murat Yakin’s disciplined team later defeated Algeria 2-0 in the Round of 32, thanks to a defensive team effort and clinical finishing.

Colombia has followed an equally impressive path. Néstor Lorenzo’s side also finished first in Group K with seven points after wins over Uzbekistan and DR Congo before Portugal. They booked their place in Vancouver with the help of an emphatic 1-0 win over Ghana, with Jhon Arias scoring the last goal in Kansas City.

History also adds another interesting dimension to the competition. Switzerland and Colombia have met only once at the FIFA World Cup, when Colombia won 2-0 in the group stage in the United States in 1994 through goals from Herman Gaviria and Harold Lozano. This will be their first knockout meeting on the world’s biggest stage.

Switzerland, however, was hit by a number of injury problems before the tournament. The biggest problem is the absence of 20-year-old midfielder Johan Manzambi, whose three goals and two assists made him one of the tournament’s best players before a knee injury ended his campaign. Rubén Vargas and Djibril Sow are also doubtful, while captain Granit Xhaka, Manuel Akanji and Breel Embolo have all been managing muscle mass.

Colombia have had their share of problems as forward Jhon Córdoba tore his hamstring against Ghana, ruling him out of the rest of the World Cup. Luis Suárez is expected to lead the line, with the Colombian club denying rumors that James Rodríguez has been affected by illness, confirming that the talented player is fit.

Smart warfare also promises more. Yakin’s Switzerland is built on structure, organization and quick transitions, while Lorenzo combines defensive strength with the skill of James Rodríguez and the pace of Luis Díaz.

Opta’s latest results underline the quality of the competition, giving Colombia a 41.9% chance of winning in regulation time, Switzerland 28.2%, and a 29.9% chance of a game requiring extra time or penalties.

With both teams undefeated, organized and separated by the best players, Vancouver has what promises to be one of the most competitive and competitive knockout games.