2026 World Cup: Switzerland vs. Colombia, Probable Lineups

Switzerland and Colombia face off at 10 p.m. (Italian time) in the final round of 16 match of the 2026 World Cup in North America. The Swiss head into the match in Vancouver on the heels of a victory over Algeria; in the group stage, they defeated Canada and Bosnia, finishing in first place. Colombia also won its group, beating Congo and Uzbekistan and drawing with Portugal; in the round of 16, the Cafeteros defeated Ghana 1-0.

A last-minute setback is weighing heavily on the Swiss team. Manzambi, the standout player for Switzerland in the first half of the World Cup, has been forced to sit out due to a knee injury sustained during a scrimmage. Rieder is expected to take his place, but head coach Murat Yakin may also change the formation. Vargas is also questionable; if he can’t play, Okafor is ready to step in.

For Colombia, all starters from the match against Ghana are confirmed, with just one change: Suárez is expected to start in place of Córdoba at the center of the front three and will be flanked by Rodríguez and Díaz. In midfield: Lerma, Arias, Puerta.

Switzerland vs. Colombia: Probable Lineups
SWITZERLAND (4-2-3-1): Kobel; Zakaria, Elvedi, Akanji, Rodriguez; Xhaka, Freuler; Ndoye, Rieder, Vargas; Embolo
COLOMBIA (4-3-3): Vargas; Muñoz, Sánchez, Lucumi, Mojica; Lerma, Arias, Puerta; Rodríguez, Suárez, Díaz