Round of 16 · FIFA World Cup 2026

Switzerland vs Colombia

Switzerland vs Colombia at FIFA World Cup 2026. Tue, Jul 7, 08:00 PM UTC. BC Place.

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Venue
BC Place
Vancouver
Capacity
54,500

AI Win Probability

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AI Win Probability

Editorial shadow-model analysis. Not betting odds, not betting advice.

AI Match Analysis

Pre-match fact packAI data updated:

Multi-model consensus

5 of 5 models agree

Evenly matched on the facts

Tight contest profileDecisive factor: Colombia's higher Elo rating

Data comparison

Elo ratingΔ 66
Switzerland
1943
Colombia
2009
FIFA ranking: #19 vs #19
Head-to-head

4 previous meetings: 1 win – 1 draw – 2 wins

Last meeting: 2007-03-251-3· Friendly

Source: eloratings.net — descriptive strength rating, not a prediction

Key players — Switzerland

  • Gregor Kobel · Goalkeeper — Gregor Kobel is listed as Goalkeeper; roster age 28; DOB 1997-12-06.
  • Manuel Akanji · Defence — Manuel Akanji is listed as Defence; roster age 30; DOB 1995-07-19.
  • Breel Embolo · Offence — Breel Embolo is listed as Offence; roster age 29; DOB 1997-02-14.

Key players — Colombia

  • James Rodríguez · Midfield — James Rodríguez is listed as Midfield; roster age 34; DOB 1991-07-12.
  • Luis Díaz · Offence — Luis Díaz is listed as Offence; roster age 29; DOB 1997-01-13.
  • David Ospina · Goalkeeper — David Ospina is listed as Goalkeeper; roster age 37; DOB 1988-08-31.

Tactical angle

This pre-match fact update covers Switzerland (SUI) and Colombia (COL). Elo lists SUI at 1943 and COL at 2009, a 66 point gap. Roster data lists SUI with 26 players at average age 27.8, and COL with 26 players at average age 29.6.

What to watch

  • • Match status: scheduled; SUI vs COL kicks off at 2026-07-07T20:00:00Z.
  • • Venue: BC Place, Vancouver, Canada.
  • • Scheduled UTC: 2026-07-07T20:00:00Z.

Fact box

  • • Scheduled UTC: 2026-07-07T20:00:00Z.
  • • Match status: scheduled; SUI vs COL kicks off at 2026-07-07T20:00:00Z.
  • • Venue: BC Place, Vancouver, Canada.
  • • FIFA ranks: SUI 19, COL 19.
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Kickoff time by timezone

GoalPulse keeps the canonical fixture time in UTC, then renders venue local time and UTC+8 for Beijing, Singapore and Malaysia/Kuala Lumpur searchers.

Venue local time

America/Vancouver

Local stadium time, generated with the venue IANA timezone rather than the server timezone.

UTC+8 time

Asia/Shanghai

Beijing, Singapore and Malaysia/Kuala Lumpur all use UTC+8 during the tournament window, so the clock time is identical.

Canonical UTC

UTC

Canonical source timestamp used by schema, datasets and downstream feeds.

Switzerland local time

Europe/Zurich

Primary home-market time for Switzerland; useful when team-country time differs from venue, UTC or UTC+8.

Colombia local time

America/Bogota

Primary home-market time for Colombia; useful when team-country time differs from venue, UTC or UTC+8.

Match quick answers

When is Switzerland vs Colombia?

Switzerland vs Colombia is scheduled for Tue, Jul 7, 08:00 PM UTC. Venue local time is Tue, Jul 7, 2026, 01:00 PM PDT; UTC+8 time for Beijing, Singapore and Malaysia/Kuala Lumpur is Wed, Jul 8, 2026, 04:00 AM GMT+8. Team-local checks: Switzerland local time: Tue, Jul 7, 2026, 10:00 PM GMT+2; Colombia local time: Tue, Jul 7, 2026, 03:00 PM GMT-5.GoalPulse updates match status, scores and fixture links before and during matchday.

Who is more likely to win, Switzerland or Colombia?

GoalPulse's editorial shadow model estimates Switzerland to win 29%, a draw 20% and Colombia to win 51%, making Colombia the slight model favorite. Editorial shadow-model analysis. Not betting odds, not betting advice.

Where is Switzerland vs Colombia played?

The match is played at BC Place in Vancouver, Canada, a venue with capacity for 54,500 supporters.

What stage is this match?

This is a FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 16 match, with the winner advancing to the next round.

What are the FIFA rankings and coaches?

Switzerland are FIFA-ranked #19 and coached by Murat Yakin. Colombia are FIFA-ranked #19 and coached by Néstor Lorenzo.

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Match preview

Switzerland face Colombia in the round of 16 of the FIFA World Cup 2026 on Tuesday, July 7, 2026. The match kicks off at BC Place in Vancouver, Canada, a venue with a capacity of 54,500. Both sides are evenly matched in the FIFA rankings (#19). The a tight ranking gap between the two sides is 0 places. This is a cross-confederation clash: UEFA vs CONMEBOL. Switzerland are coached by Murat Yakin, while Colombia are led by Néstor Lorenzo. Both managers have shaped distinct identities for their squads in the build-up to North America 2026. In the knockout phase, every match is a single elimination. If the score remains level after 90 minutes, the contest extends to 30 minutes of extra time and, if necessary, a penalty shoot-out. FIFA World Cup 2026 is the first edition with 48 teams, jointly hosted by the United States, Canada and Mexico from 11 June to 19 July 2026. A total of 104 matches will be played, the highest in tournament history.