| Switzerland wins | Draw | Colombia wins |
|---|---|---|
| 3.65 | 3.175 | 2.342 |
| Switzerland | Colombia |
|---|---|
All Competitions | All Competitions |
LAST GAME: | LAST GAME: |
Event Details
- Date and Time: Tuesday, July 7, 2026, 4:00 PM EDT
- Venue: BC Place, Vancouver, Canada
- Competition: World Cup
| Odds via 20Bet | |
| Switzerland vs Colombia | Tuesday, July 7, 2026, 4:00 PM EDT |
| Switzerland odds | +261 |
| Colombia odds | +138 |
| Draw | +210 |
| Over 2 | -136 |
| Betting Bonus | Up to 100 $/€ |
Switzerland vs Colombia Preview and Team News
Switzerland Team News
A 2-0 victory over Algeria in the Round of 32 ended Switzerland’s 88-year wait for a World Cup knockout stage win. They’re bidding to make more history in Vancouver by reaching the quarterfinals of this competition for the first time since 1954.
Having beaten Canada to top Group B, the Swiss produced a controlled display last time out. They were happy to cede possession, enjoying just a 45% share of the ball, but they advanced quickly in wide areas and exploited space when it appeared. Goals from Breel Embolo and Dan Ndoye ensured they could rely on their compact defensive structure to see out the win in the second half.
Murat Yakin has fitness concerns over Michel Aebischer and Luca Jaquez heading into the Round of 16. An unchanged lineup is likely, with 20-year-old Johan Manzambi set to continue in an attacking midfield role. He has been one of the standout young stars of the tournament, with three goals and two assists in four appearances.
Switzerland predicted lineup vs Colombia (4-2-3-1): Kobel; Rodriguez, Akanji, Elvedi, Zakaria; Freuler, Xhaka; Vargas, Manzambi, Ndoye; Embolo.
Colombia Team News
Colombia have had a really impressive World Cup so far. They’ve been defensively compact, shutting out their opponents in each of their last three matches. Los Cafeteros have also excelled in transitions and set-piece situations. They saw off Ghana 1-0 in the last round, with Jhon Arias scoring the winner.
With the technical ability of James Rodríguez and Luis Díaz, their attacking players are always capable of producing a moment of quality to break the deadlock in a tight game. They have a great opportunity to at least match their best-ever World Cup finish, having reached the quarterfinals in 2014.
Néstor Lorenzo does have a slight concern over James, who is dealing with a virus. However, he’s still likely to start given the importance of the occasion. Striker Jhon Córdoba is also considered doubtful, so Luis Suárez may return up front. Daniel Muñoz, Colombia’s unexpected top scorer with two goals in four appearances, should continue at right-back.
Colombia predicted lineup vs Switzerland (4-2-3-1): Vargas; Mojica, Lucumí, Davinson, Muñoz; Lerma, Puerta; Díaz, James, J. Arias; Suárez.
Switzerland vs Colombia Prediction
- Pick: Colombia to win
- Odds: +138 (20Bet)
- Correct score prediction: Switzerland 0-1 Colombia
This promises to be a competitive game between two strong sides with plenty of tournament experience. However, it’s Colombia that are operating on a slightly higher level.
They were excellent against a strong Portugal outfit in the group stage, recording 24 shots and creating the better opportunities in a goalless draw. They’ve allowed only three big chances across 360 minutes at this World Cup.
Switzerland should be competitive, but they’ve benefitted from a favorable run of fixtures until this point. They’ve not faced anyone ranked higher than 29th in the world. 11th-ranked Colombia will provide a much sterner test for Yakin’s team. Los Cafeteros will take confidence from having won 10 of their 14 matches since the start of the 2025-26 season.
Switzerland vs Colombia Prediction, Betting Tip
- Pick: Under 2 goals
- Odds: +114 (20Bet)
Both sides prioritize maintaining a rigid structure when they don’t have the ball and look to prevent spaces from opening up in central areas. That suggests this could be the fourth straight match involving Colombia to produce one or fewer goals.
For the first time at this World Cup, Switzerland are not the favorites, which is also likely to spark some defensive tactical tweaks from them. The A-Team have conceded more than once on only one occasion in 14 outings over the past year.
Switzerland vs Colombia Where to Watch (USA, Canada)
- FOX, Telemundo (USA)
- TSN (Canada)
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