The World Cup Round of 16 comes to a close this afternoon with one final matchup: Switzerland vs. Colombia.
Both teams, heading into this round, are still unbeaten and both advanced from the Round of 32 with shutout victories, making this a very close game between two consistent teams.
Colombia’s last match was a 1-0 knockout victory against Ghana, while Switzerland won its first knockout match since 1938 with a 2-0 victory over Algeria.
Switzerland vs. Colombia: what to know
- What: FIFA World Cup 2026, Round of 16
- When: July 7, 4 p.m. ET
- Where: BC Place (Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada)
- Channel: FOX (English); Telemundo (Spanish)
- Streaming: FOX One (try it free)
The winner of today’s match will advance into the quarterfinals and face either Argentina or Egypt on July 11.
Here’s everything you need to know about the Switzerland vs. Colombia Round of 16 match at the 2026 World Cup.
Switzerland vs. Colombia match time
The Switzerland vs. Colombia Round of 16 match is scheduled to begin at 4 p.m. ET today, July 7.
How to watch Switzerland vs. Colombia for free
The FOX One streaming service will stream all 104 games of the World Cup, including today’s Mexico-South Korea tilt. FOX One comes with a three-day free trial before $19.99/month payments kick in.
Prime Video also has the option to subscribe to Peacock as an add-on. Peacock, via Telemundo, will broadcast every match of the World Cup in Spanish. The streamer costs $16.99/month after a seven-day free trial.
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Switzerland World Cup results
| Opponent | Result |
|---|---|
| Qatar (World Cup – Group B) | 1-1 draw |
| Bosnia-Herzegovina (World Cup – Group B) | Switzerland 4, Bosnia-Herzegovina 1 |
| Canada (World Cup – Group B) | Switzerland 2, Canada 1 |
| Algeria (World Cup – Round of 32) | Switzerland 2, Algeria 0 |
Colombia World Cup results
| Opponent | Result |
|---|---|
| Uzbekistan (World Cup – Group K) | Colombia 3, Uzbekistan 1 |
| Congo DR (World Cup – Group K) | Colombia 1, Congo DR 0 |
| Portugal (World Cup – Group K) | 0-0 draw |
| Ghana (World Cup – Round of 32) | Colombia 1, Ghana 0 |
Switzerland States World Cup roster
Goalkeepers:
- Gregor Kobel
- Yvon Mvogo
- Marvin Keller
Defenders:
- Miro Muheim
- Silvan Widmer
- Nico Elvedi
- Manuel Akanji
- Eray Cömert
- Aurèle Amenda
- Luca Jaquez
Midfielders:
- Denis Zakaria
- Remo Freuler
- Johan Manzambi
- Granit Xhaka (captain)
- Ardon Jashari
- Djibril Sow
- Christian Fassnacht
- Rubén Vargas
- Michel Aebischer
- Fabian Rieder
Forwards:
- Breel Embolo
- Dan Ndoye
- Noah Okafor
- Zeki Amdouni
- Cedric Itten
Colombia World Cup roster
Goalkeepers:
- David Ospina
- Camilo Vargas
- Álvaro Montero
Defenders:
- Daniel Muñoz
- Jhon Lucumí
- Santiago Arias
- Yerry Mina
- Johan Mojica
- Willer Ditta
- Deiver Machado
- Davinson Sánchez
Midfielders:
- Kevin Castaño
- Richard Ríos
- Jorge Carrascal
- James Rodríguez (captain)
- Jhon Arias
- Gustavo Puerta
- Juan Portilla
- Jefferson Lerma
- Juan Fernando Quintero
- Jáminton Campaz
Forwards:
- Luis Díaz
- Jhon Córdoba
- Cucho Hernández
- Luis Suárez
- Andrés Gómez
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