Switzerland and Colombia will clash in the World Cup round of 16 today, with a quarter-final place on the line – potentially against Argentina.
Granit Xhaka’s Swiss side overcame Algeria 2-0 in the round of 32, following a professional group-stage campaign in which they beat co-hosts Canada and thrashed Bosnia & Herzegovina, after surprisingly drawing with Qatar.
Meanwhile, Colombia escaped a group they shared with Portugal, DR Congo and Uzbekistan, beating the latter two and drawing with Cristiano Ronaldo’s side. They then edged past Ghana in the last 32 to set up today’s clash.
And the winner of Argentina v Egypt awaits in the quarter-finals, for whoever gets through here.
Follow live updates from the World Cup last-16 game, below:
Line-ups
Colombia XI: Vargas; Munoz, Lucumi, Puerta, Mojica, Sanchez; Rodriguez, Arias, Lerma; Diaz, Suarez.
Line-ups
Switzerland XI: Kobel; Elvedi, Akanji, Rodriguez; Zakaria, Freuler, Xhaka, Jashari, Rieder; Embolo, Ndoye.
When is Switzerland vs Colombia?
Switzerland’s clash with Colombia kicks off at 9pm BST on Tuesday 7 July at BC Place Vancouver.
How can I watch it?
The match will be shown in the UK on ITV1 and streamed on ITVX.
Predicted line-ups
Switzerland XI: Kobel; Zakaria, Elvedi, Akanji, Rodriguez; Xhaka, Freuler; Ndoye, Manzambi, Vargas; Embolo.
Colombia XI: Vargas; Munoz, Sanchez, Lucumi, Mojica; Lerma, Arias, Puerta; Rodriguez, Suarez, Diaz.
Team news
Colombia’s Jhon Cordoba has been ruled out for the rest of the tournament after suffering a hamstring strain in the opening stages of their round of 32 tie against Ghana.
Team news
Switzerland have doubts over the fitness of midfielder Michel Aebischer and centre-back Luca Jacquez, both of whom have been nursing muscle problems.
Switzerland v Colombia
Colombia and Switzerland meet in a clash of World Cup dark horses as both vie for a place in the quarter-finals.
They now meet a Switzerland side who have slightly gone under the radar, bouncing back from a shock draw to Qatar in their opening group game with three straight wins.
Holders Argentina could await the winners of this contest, which would open the door to a potentially historic upset.
