Switzerland vs Colombia Highlights, FIFA World Cup 2026: Switzerland won 4-3 on penalties against Colombia. It was a goalless afair in regulation time after 90 minutes, with both teams having limited chances at the opposition’s goal. In the extra-time, Colombia’s Campas was presented with a straightforward opportunity to win the game, but he failed to score from eight yards from the box. Coming to penalties, Granit Xhaka, Zeki Amdouni, Cedric Itten and Ruben Vargas scored for Switzerland, while Manuel Akanji missed the third penalty. For Colombia, Juan Fernando Quintero scored the first penalty before Davinson Sanchez missed the second penalty. Jaminton Campaz scored third penalty before Cucho Hernandez missed another spot kick. Luis Diaz scored the fifth penalty but it was not enough as the South American nation crashed out of FIFA World Cup 2026.
It is Europe vs South America as Switzerland takes on Colombia in this crucial Round of 16 clash at BC Place in Vancouver. Both teams come into this Round of 16 clash having topped their respective groups. However, it was not a convincing win for Colombia in the previous game. Despite scoring first in the 14th minute during the Round of 32 clash against Ghana, the South American nation could not double their lead. Meanwhile, Switzerland were right on the money against Algeria in their knockout game, winning the tie by two goals. Will Switzerland carry their good form into the Round of 16, or will Colombia make it to the quarter-finals? Let’s find out as live action from SUI vs COL is minutes away.
Switzerland topped Group B after being undefeated in their three games while picking a couple of wins as well. Here is a look at their results:
Colombia topped their group despite a draw against Portugal in the final group stage game. Here is a look at their results:
Gregor Kobel, Marvin Keller, Yvon Mvogo, Manuel Akanji, Aurele Amenda, Eray Comert, Nico Elvedi, Luca Jaquez, Miro Muheim, Ricardo Rodriguez, Silvan Widmer, Michel Aebischer, Christian Fassnacht, Remo Freuler, Cedric Itten, Ardon Jashari, Fabian Rieder, Djibril Sow, Granit Xhaka, Denis Zakaria, Zeki Amdouni, Breel Embolo, Johan Manzambi, Dan Ndoye, Noah Okafor, Ruben Vargas
Alvaro Montero, Camilo Vargas, David Ospina, Daniel Munoz, Santiago Arias, Davinson Sanchez, Jhon Lucumi, Yerry Mina, Willer Ditta, Deiver Machado, Johan Mojica, Gustavo Puerta, James Rodriguez, Jefferson Lerma, Jhon Arias, Jorge Carrascal, Juan Fernando Quintero, Richard Rios, Kevin Castano, Jaminton Campaz, Juan Portilla, Luis Diaz, Luis Suarez, Jhon Cordoba, Carlos Gomez, Juan Camilo Hernandez
Switzerland: Gregor Kobel; Nico Elvedi, Manuel Akanji, Ricardo Rodriguez; Denis Zakaria, Remo Freuler, Granit Xhaka, Ardon Jashari, Fabian Rieder; Breel Embolo, Dan Ndoye.
Colombia: Camilo Vargas; Daniel Munoz, Jhon Lucumi, Gustavo Puerta, Johan Mojica, Davinson Sanchez; James Rodríguez, Jhon Arias, Jefferson Lerma; Luis Diaz, Luis Suarez.
Luis Diaz scored for Colombia with the fifth penalty kick. However, it did not make much difference, as Ruben Vargas scored the final penalty kick for Switzerland to advance to the quarter-finals. They will now face Lionel Messi's Argentina in the quarter-finals.
Cucho Hernández missed the 4th penalty for Colombia. Cedric Itten scored for Switzerland to give the European nation after four penalties.
Both teams have taken three penalties each and have missed one each.
120 minutes are not enough to separate these two teams, and the last Round of 16 fixture will be decided by penalties. Campas missed the most straightforward chance of the game late in the second half of the extra time.
Colombia missed what was the best opportunity to score for either of the two teams in more than 110 minutes. It looks like that the game will go to penalties.