Switzerland vs. Colombia Predicted Starting Lineups: FIFA World Cup Round of 16

Switzerland and Colombia meet tonight at World Cup 2026, with the final place in the quarter-finals on the line at BC Place in Vancouver.

Murat Yakin’s Switzerland side booked their place in the Round of 16 with a comfortable 2-0 win over Algeria, while Colombia edged Ghana 1-0 to continue their tournament.

Granit Xhaka will again be central to Switzerland’s hopes, while Luis Díaz remains Colombia’s biggest attacking threat as Néstor Lorenzo’s side look to reach the last eight.

World Cup odds, how to watch Switzerland vs Colombia

Match odds for Switzerland vs Colombia will be updated closer to kick-off.

Where to Watch: Switzerland vs Colombia will be broadcast on TV and streaming (check your local listings) at 4PM ET on Tuesday, July 07.

What are the lineups for Switzerland vs Colombia?

Switzerland have several fitness concerns ahead of kick-off. Johan Manzambi, Ruben Vargas and Djibril Sow all left training early on Monday, while Luca Jaquez and Michel Aebischer are also doubts.

Yakin’s staff have also been monitoring captain Granit Xhaka, Manuel Akanji and Breel Embolo due to muscular overload. Right-back Silvan Widmer is expected to be fit, though Denis Zakaria has also filled in on the right side of defence during the tournament.

Colombia will be without striker Jhon Córdoba for the remainder of the World Cup after he suffered an adductor tear against Ghana. Luis Suárez is expected to lead the line in his absence.

What is Switzerland’s starting lineup?

Switzerland have generally used a 4-2-3-1 system under Yakin, with Gregor Kobel established as the No. 1 goalkeeper.

Zakaria could continue at right-back, with Akanji and Nico Elvedi expected in central defence and Ricardo Rodriguez on the left. Xhaka and Remo Freuler should form the midfield partnership.

Dan Ndoye is likely to start on the right, while Vargas and Manzambi could feature if they are passed fit. Embolo is expected to lead the line.

Switzerland’s probable starting lineup:

Player	Position
Gregor Kobel	Goalkeeper
Denis Zakaria	Defender
Manuel Akanji	Defender
Nico Elvedi	Defender
Ricardo Rodriguez	Defender
Remo Freuler	Midfielder
Granit Xhaka	Midfielder
Dan Ndoye	Forward
Johan Manzambi	Forward
Ruben Vargas	Forward
Breel Embolo	Forward

Coach: Murat Yakin

Doubts: Johan Manzambi, Ruben Vargas, Djibril Sow, Luca Jaquez, Michel Aebischer

What is Colombia’s starting lineup?

Colombia’s probable starting lineup:

Colombia are expected to line up in a 4-3-3 under Lorenzo. Camilo Vargas has made the goalkeeper position his own during the tournament. Daniel Muñoz, Davinson Sánchez, Jhon Lucumí and Johan Mojica are expected to make up the back four.

Jefferson Lerma should anchor midfield, with Jhon Arias and Gustavo Puerta alongside him. James Rodríguez is likely to drift inside from the right, with Díaz operating from the left and Suárez replacing Córdoba through the middle.

Colombia’s probable starting lineup:

Player	Position
Camilo Vargas	Goalkeeper
Daniel Muñoz	Defender
Davinson Sánchez	Defender
Jhon Lucumí	Defender
Johan Mojica	Defender
Gustavo Puerta	Midfielder
Jefferson Lerma	Midfielder
Jhon Arias	Midfielder
James Rodríguez	Forward
Luis Suárez	Forward
Luis Díaz	Forward

Coach: Néstor Lorenzo

Injured: Jhon Córdoba

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