Liam Duckstein
Switzerland and Colombia meet in a World Cup 2026 knockout fixture on 7 July 2026, with both sides arriving in excellent form. Colombia enter ranked 11th in the world, while Switzerland sit at 15th, making this one of the more evenly matched last-16 contests of the tournament.
Head-to-Head Record
The direct head-to-head history between these two nations is limited to just two recorded meetings, and the sample strongly favours Colombia. Los Cafeteros have won both encounters, scoring five goals to Switzerland’s one, at an average of 3.0 goals per match. Given how small that sample is, current form and tournament context carry far greater weight in assessing this fixture.
| Date | Match | Score | Season |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25 Mar 2007 | Colombia vs Switzerland | 3–1 | — |
| 26 Jun 1994 | Switzerland vs Colombia | 0–2 | 1994 World Cup |
Switzerland: Recent Form
Switzerland have been one of the tournament’s more consistent attacking sides, going unbeaten across their last six matches (W4 D2 L0). Their form string reads W W W D D W — three consecutive wins heading into this round, including a 2–0 victory over Algeria on 3 July. Over those six outings they have scored 14 goals at an average of 2.33 per match, conceding just five (0.83 per match), and they have not failed to score once. Their 2.33 points per game reflects a side that has been reliable without always being dominant, with both draws coming away from home against Qatar (1–1) and Australia (1–1).
- 3 Jul 2026 (H) vs Algeria — 2–0 W
- 24 Jun 2026 (H) vs Canada — 2–1 W
- 18 Jun 2026 (H) vs Bosnia and Herzegovina — 4–1 W
- 31 May 2026 (H) vs Jordan — 4–1 W
Colombia: Recent Form
Colombia have been the more defensively formidable side in recent weeks, posting five wins and one draw from their last six matches (W5 D1 L0) for a points-per-game figure of 2.67. Their form string reads W D W W W W. They have kept four clean sheets in that run — including a goalless draw with Portugal and a 1–0 win over Ghana on 4 July — conceding only two goals in total at an average of just 0.33 per match. Their attacking output of 10 goals (1.67 per match) is more modest than Switzerland’s, and they failed to score in one of those six fixtures, but the defensive solidity they have shown is a defining feature of this Colombia side.
- 4 Jul 2026 (H) vs Ghana — 1–0 W
- 27 Jun 2026 (H) vs Portugal — 0–0 D
- 18 Jun 2026 (A) vs Uzbekistan — 3–1 W
- 1 Jun 2026 (H) vs Costa Rica — 3–1 W
Form and Record at a Glance
- Head-to-head (2 meetings): Colombia 2 wins, Switzerland 0 wins, 0 draws — Colombia have scored 5, Switzerland 1.
- Switzerland’s last 6: 4W 2D 0L — unbeaten, with 14 goals scored and 5 conceded.
- Colombia’s last 6: 5W 1D 0L — unbeaten, with 10 goals scored and only 2 conceded.
- Points per game: Colombia lead with 2.67 ppg versus Switzerland’s 2.33 ppg.
- Clean sheets: Colombia have kept 4 in their last six; Switzerland have kept 1.
- Goals per match: Switzerland average 2.33 scored and 0.83 conceded; Colombia average 1.67 scored and 0.33 conceded.
How Switzerland and Colombia Compare
Switzerland have been the higher-scoring side across their recent run, averaging 2.33 goals per match and finding the net in all six fixtures, while Colombia’s strength has been at the back — conceding just twice in six matches and recording four clean sheets. Colombia’s 2.67 points per game edges Switzerland’s 2.33, reflecting a side that has been difficult to break down even when not producing their most fluent attacking football. Switzerland’s greater goal threat meets Colombia’s tighter defensive structure, making this a compelling contrast of styles at the World Cup 2026 knockout stage.
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FAQ
What is the head-to-head record between Switzerland and Colombia?
In two recorded meetings, Colombia have won both — 2–0 at the 1994 World Cup and 3–1 in a 2007 friendly. Switzerland are yet to win or draw against Colombia in this limited sample.
What is Switzerland’s current form ahead of the World Cup 2026 fixture?
Switzerland are unbeaten in their last six matches (W4 D2 L0), scoring 14 goals at an average of 2.33 per game, and have not failed to score in any of those outings.
What is Colombia’s current form ahead of the World Cup 2026 fixture?
Colombia are also unbeaten in their last six (W5 D1 L0), keeping four clean sheets and conceding just two goals across that run, at an average of 0.33 per match.
When do Switzerland and Colombia play at the 2026 World Cup?
Switzerland vs Colombia is scheduled for 7 July 2026 as part of the World Cup 2026 knockout stage.