Liam Duckstein
Switzerland vs Colombia: Predicted Lineups – 07/07/2026
Switzerland and Colombia meet on 07/07/2026 at BC Place in Vancouver, kicking off at 20:00 UTC in the World Cup 2026 Round of 16. Switzerland arrive at this stage having made history by winning three consecutive World Cup matches for the very first time, giving Murat Yakin’s side genuine momentum heading into the knockout rounds. Colombia, guided by Néstor Lorenzo, have been no less impressive, with forward Johan Manzambi catching the eye as the youngest player to register five goal contributions at a World Cup since 1966. Both sides will be eager to push further into the tournament, making this one of the most intriguing last-sixteen ties of the competition.
Switzerland Predicted Lineup (Formation Not Confirmed)
Murat Yakin has no fresh absentees to contend with going into this fixture, meaning the squad appears available in full. The manager is therefore expected to name a strong starting eleven with continuity from the group stage.
| Jersey # | Player |
|---|---|
| 1 | Gregor Kobel |
| 6 | Denis Zakaria |
| 4 | Nico Elvedi |
| 5 | Manuel Akanji |
| 13 | Ricardo Rodríguez |
| 8 | Remo Freuler |
| 10 | Granit Xhaka |
| 11 | Dan Ndoye |
| 9 | Johan Manzambi |
| 17 | Rubén Vargas |
| 7 | Breel Embolo |
- Will not play: Jhon Córdoba
- Questionable: None reported.
Colombia Predicted Lineup (Formation Not Confirmed)
Néstor Lorenzo has no reported injury concerns ahead of the match, and Colombia are expected to line up with a settled and experienced side for this Round of 16 encounter.
| Jersey # | Player |
|---|---|
| 7 | Luis Díaz |
| 9 | Jhon Córdoba |
| 10 | James Rodríguez |
| 11 | Jhon Arias |
| 16 | Jefferson Lerma |
| 14 | Gustavo Puerta |
| 17 | Johan Mojica |
| 3 | Jhon Lucumí |
| 23 | Davinson Sánchez |
| 2 | Daniel Muñoz |
| 12 | Camilo Vargas |
- Will not play: None reported.
- Questionable: None reported.
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Key Players to Watch
Johan Manzambi has been one of the standout performers of the tournament, and his achievement of becoming the youngest player to record five goal contributions at a World Cup since 1966 underlines just how influential the Swiss forward could be as the knockout stages begin.