Switzerland and Colombia Draw 0-0 at Half in World Cup Round of 16 Clash in Vancouver

The Round of 16 stage of the 2026 World Cup concludes Tuesday evening in Vancouver with a match between Switzerland and Colombia. Switzerland, coached by Murat Yakin, has had a strong tournament so far and aims to reach the quarterfinals for the first time since 1954. Historically, Switzerland has struggled against South American teams in the World Cup, securing only one win in nine matches (a 2-1 victory over Ecuador in 2014), alongside two draws and six losses.

Switzerland faces challenges with injuries to rising star Johan Menzambi and Ruben Vargas, who are replaced by Fabian Rieder and Ardon Jashari respectively. Colombia, under coach Nestor Lorenzo, has impressed with a solid group stage and a 1-0 win over Ghana in the Round of 32. They remain unbeaten in this tournament and have conceded just one goal. Colombia aims to match their best World Cup performance by reaching the quarterfinals, a feat they last achieved in 2014.

Injured John Cordoba is absent for Colombia, with Luis Suarez stepping into the lineup. The match kicked off at BC Place Stadium in Vancouver, refereed by Ivan Barton from El Salvador. The winner will face Argentina in the quarterfinals on July 12 at 4:00 AM in Kansas City.