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Switzerland Faces Key Injuries Ahead of Colombia Clash in 2026 World Cup Round of 16
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First reported by N12 · 1 hour ago
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Switzerland faces significant injury doubts ahead of their 2026 World Cup round of 16 match against Colombia in Vancouver. Colombia, missing John Córdoba, remains the favorite and aims to advance to the quarterfinals. Switzerland’s coach Murat Yakin is concerned about three injured key players but insists any starters will be fully fit.
- 01Switzerland faces major injury concerns before their World Cup round of 16 match against Colombia.
- 02Colombia’s John Córdoba is out with a muscle tear, replaced by Luis Suárez.
- 03Colombia is the only team to have played in all three host countries in the 2026 World Cup.
- 04Switzerland has not reached a World Cup quarterfinal since 1954 and seeks to break this streak.
- 05Coach Murat Yakin says injured Swiss players must be 100% fit to play or will be replaced.
- 06The match will decide who faces Argentina or Egypt in the quarterfinals.
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