Switzerland
Murat Yakin led Switzerland to the quarter-finals of UEFA EURO 2024 and they were impressive throughout that campaign before continuing that at this summer’s tournament, having topped Group B ahead of co-hosts Canada with seven points collected.
In the Round of 16, the Swiss put in an impressive performance as they defeated Algeria by two goals to nil. Goals from Breel Embolo and Dan Ndoye, with Johan Manzambi shining, were enough to ease past the North Africans in Vancouver.
Injuries & Team News
Switzerland have concerns about the readiness of midfielder Michel Aebischer, who has been training individually in a bid to be fit as soon as possible following a muscle injury.
Likewise, there are doubts regarding Stuttgart centre-back Luca Jaquez, who has also been training away from the main group due to a muscle issue.
If neither are available, then Yakin should start Granit Xhaka and Remo Freuler in a double pivot behind Johan Manzambi, while Manuel Akanji and Nico Elvedi look set to operate at the heart of the Swiss defence.
Form
| Last Match | Last 6 Matches |
|---|---|
| 2-0 vs Algeria |
W D D W W W
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Predicted Line-Up
Switzerland possible starting lineup:
Kobel; Zakaria, Elvedi, Akanji, Rodriguez; Xhaka, Freuler; Ndoye, Manzambi, Vargas; Embolo
Colombia
Nestor Lorenzo leads a Colombia side into the Round of 16 at FIFA World Cup 2026 in excellent form with the South Americans playing an entertaining style of football, rediscovering the form that saw them reach the final of CONMEBOL Copa America 2024.
The Colombians topped Group K, ahead of one of the pre-tournament favourites Portugal, before edging past the obdurate and difficult-to-beat Ghana by a goal to nil in the Round of 32 courtesy of a strike from former Wolverhampton Wanderers man Jhon Arias.
Injuries & Team News
As for Colombia, they are missing striker Jhon Cordoba, who has been ruled out of the rest of the World Cup after suffering a hamstring strain in the opening stages of Los Cafeteros’ round of 32 tie against Ghana.
However, Sporting Lisbon striker Luis Suarez came on as a substitute for the 39-year-old that day and assisted the winner, so expect to see him start on Tuesday.
Form
| Last Match | Last 6 Matches |
|---|---|
| 1-0 vs Ghana | W W W W D W |
Predicted Line-Up
Colombia possible starting lineup:
Vargas; Munoz, Sanchez, Lucumi, Mojica; Lerma, Arias, Puerta; Rodriguez, Suarez, Diaz
Betting Odds
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| Team | Odds | Bookmaker |
|---|---|---|
| Switzerland Win | 3.70 | Grand Ivy |
| Draw | 3.20 | Dream Vegas |
| Colombia Win | 2.30 | 247Bet |
Prediction
Switzerland 1-1 Colombia
These two sides are evenly matched and they have both been impressive in this world cup. I expect this will be an entertaining game and think we could be going this distance