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Switzerland takes on Colombia in Vancouver’s last hurrah at World Cup

Colombia enters as a slight favorite in a knockout match that could send either team to its first World Cup quarterfinal in years, analysts said.

  • On Tuesday, July 7, Switzerland and Colombia face off at BC Place in Vancouver for a FIFA World Cup quarterfinal berth in a high-stakes Round of 16 match.
  • Both nations entered the knockout stage unbeaten with 3-1-0 records after commanding group-stage campaigns; Switzerland defeated Algeria 2-0 while Colombia secured a 1-0 victory over Ghana in the Round of 32.
  • Colombia lost striker Jhon Cordoba for the remainder of the tournament after suffering an adductor tear against Ghana; Switzerland monitors Captain Granit Xhaka, Manuel Akanji, and Breel Embolo for what the team described as "muscular overload."
  • The winner advances to a July 11 quarterfinal match in Kansas City against defending champion Argentina, who defeated Egypt earlier today in their Round of 16 clash.
  • This match concludes Vancouver's 2026 FIFA World Cup hosting duties. Vancouver Mayor Ken Sim stated the event "will help attract future visitors, future investment, future events and future business opportunities.
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Switzerland and Colombia scoreless at the half as both teams vie for spot in World Cup quarterfinals

Switzerland and Colombia were scoreless at the half in the round of 16 at the World Cup with a spot in the quarterfinals on the line. The winner will face defending champion Argentina on Saturday at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas…

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