List of referees & officials for Switzerland vs Colombia FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 16 match

Switzerland and Colombia are set to play at the World Cup after 32 years.

The Round of 16 has reached its conclusion, with every match producing moments that will be cherished for a long time. In a highly anticipated clash, the Switzerland national football team are set to face Colombia in the ongoing 2026 FIFA World Cup campaign at BC Place in Vancouver, Canada.

Switzerland, who entered the competition as a formidable side, aimed to make a deep run in the tournament. Led by manager Murat Yakin, Switzerland had a brilliant outing in their group stage campaign, advancing as group leaders.

They continued their great form in the knockout stage, managing a commanding 2-0 victory over Algeria in the Round of 32 to secure their first World Cup knockout victory in 88 years.

Colombia are aiming for a historic, deep run to make their mark in the international footballing stage. Los Cafeteros managed to navigate through a highly competitive group, earning a knockout spot after finishing as group leaders, undefeated.

The side continued to display their high resilience in the Round of 32, when they managed an incredible 1-0 win against Ghana to confirm their spot in the Round of 16, qualifying after eight years.

Switzerland and Colombia are set to play at the World Cup for the second time, with their only prior meeting being 32 years ago during the 1994 group stage, with Colombia winning 2-0.

List of Referees for the Switzerland vs Colombia 2026 World Cup Round of 16 match

• Head Referee: Iván Barton (El Salvador)
• Assistant Referee 1: David Morán (El Salvador)
• Assistant Referee 2: Henri Pupiro (Nicaragua)
• Fourth Official: Katia Itzel García (Mexico)
• Video Assistant Referee (VAR): Erick Miranda (Mexico)
• Assistant video assistant referee (AVAR): Armando Villarreal (United States)

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