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Switzerland and Colombia Clash in FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 16 in Vancouver

Colombia, seen as dangerous outsiders, face Switzerland at BC Place Vancouver aiming to reach the quarterfinals.

Jul 7, 2026, 9:07 AM Al Jazeera

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The FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 16 match between Switzerland and Colombia is set to take place on Tuesday, July 7, at 1pm local time (20:00 GMT) at BC Place in Vancouver, Canada. Both teams aim to match their best performances in the tournament's knockout stage.

Colombia has emerged as a dangerous outsider, topping their group and advancing to the last 16 while conceding just one goal. They secured a 2-0 victory over Algeria in the round of 32, marking their first World Cup knockout win since 1938. Colombia's coach, Nestor Lorenzo, highlighted the team's versatility and adaptability as they seek to emulate their 2014 Brazil World Cup run, which resulted in the nation's best-ever finish in the quarterfinals.

Fans can follow the build-up on Al Jazeera Sport starting at 16:45 GMT, with live text commentary available during the match.

The World Cup's round of 16 concludes with this match in Vancouver, as both Switzerland and Colombia strive for a place in the quarterfinals.

Additional context from the tournament includes Belgium's victory over the USA to set up a quarterfinal against Spain, and ongoing controversies such as criticism directed at FIFA and former US President Trump regarding a red card incident involving player Balogun.

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