How to watch Switzerland v Colombia, team news, injuries, predicted line-ups and more | OneFootball

Switzerland take on Colombia in an international tournament for the first time in 32 years in the 2026 World Cup round of 16, with a quarter-final place up for grabs.

The Swiss reached this stage after they comfortably breezed past Algeria in the round of 32, whilst Jhon Arias scored the only goal for Colombia in a victory over Ghana in the previous round.

Here’s everything you need to know ahead of the game in Vancouver…

Kick-off time in the UK

Switzerland v Colombia kicks off at 21:00 BST on Tuesday 7 July.

How to watch in the UK

TV channel: BBC One

Streaming: BBC iPlayer

Team news

Switzerland are sweating on the fitness of breakout star Johan Manzambi, forward Ruben Vargas and midfielder Djibril Sow.

Colombia striker Jhon Córdoba is ruled out for the remainder of the tournament after suffering a hamstring injury, with Sporting Lisbon forward Luis Suarez expected to come into the side in what should be the only change.

Predicted line-ups

Switzerland XI (4-2-3-1): Kobel; Zakaria, Elvedi, Akanji, Rodriguez; Xhaka, Freuler; Ndoye, Manzambi, Vargas; Embolo.

Colombia XI (4-3-3): Vargas; Muñoz, Sánchez, Lucumí, Mojica; Lerma, Arias, Puerta; Rodríguez, Suárez, Díaz.

Recent form

Switzerland kicked off their World Cup with a disappointing 1-1 draw against 2022 hosts Qatar, before an emphatic 4-1 victory over Bosnia and Herzegovina secured their passage into the round of 32. The Swiss rounded off their group stage campaign with a 2-1 win over co-hosts Canada to top Group B, before beating Algeria 2-0 in the final 32 to progress to the round of 16.

Colombia started off their Group K campaign with a comfortable 3-1 win over tournament debutants before narrowly beating DR Congo 1-0 to confirm their place in the Round of 32. A 0-0 draw against Cristiano Ronaldo’s Portugal secure top spot in their group, before a 1-0 win over Ghana secured their passage into the final 16.

What’s been said?

Colombia manager Nestor Lorenzo on Switzerland: “We’ll need a lot of tactical discipline tomorrow, because they’re a well-organised team that attacks well, defends well, and has a lot of well-rehearsed moves. They’ve been like that for many years.”

Switzerland boss Murat Yakin on Johan Manzambi’s fitness: “I hope he’ll be able to take to the pitch tomorrow. We’re doing everything we can to make that happen. It would be a shame if he had to sit this one out.”