Switzerland starting lineup vs Colombia confirmed for FIFA World Cup 2026 match

The Schweizer-Nati are looking to reach the World Cup quarter-finals for the first time since 1954.

Switzerland take on Colombia in a Round of 16 clash in the ongoing FIFA World Cup 2026 at BC Place in Vancouver, Canada, on July 6. The A-Team cruised to the last 16 with a comfortable win over Algeria, but will face a much tougher test against Los Cafeteros tonight.

After beginning their campaign with a disappointing 1-1 draw with Qatar, Murat Yakin’s men bounced back to winning ways with back-to-back victories over Bosnia and Herzegovina (4-1) and Canada (2-1). They topped Group B, booking a Round of 32 clash against Algeria.

Breel Embolo and Dan Ndoye scored to clinch a comfortable 2-0 victory, sending them to the Round of 16 for the fourth consecutive edition. However, the Schweizer-Nati will look to go one step further tonight and do something they have not done in more than seven decades – reach the quarter-finals.

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Let’s look at the Switzerland confirmed lineup for the FIFA World Cup 2026 match against Colombia:

Switzerland (4-2-3-1): Gregor Kobel; Denis Zakaria, Nico Elvedi, Manuel Akanji, Ricardo Rodriguez; Remo Freuler, Granit Xhaka; Fabian Rieder, Ardon Jashari, Dan Ndoye; Breel Embolo.

Substitutes: Marvin Keller (gk), Yvon Mvogo (gk), Zeki Amdouni, Aurele Amenda, Eray Comert, Christian Fassnacht, Cedric Itten, Miro Muheim, Noah Okafor, Djibril Sow, Ruben Vargas, Silvan Widmer.

Thoughts on the lineup

Gregor Kobel has been ever-present between the sticks and starts tonight. Manuel Akanji and Nico Elvedi have played every minute of every match in the tournament, and start at the heart of defence. The veteran Ricardo Rodriguez starts at left-back, and Denis Zakaria slots in at right-back.

Michel Aebischer is nursing a muscle injury, and despite his best efforts, he is not fit enough to start tonight’s match. As a result, Granit Xhaka is paired with the veteran Remo Freuler in a two-man midfield. The exciting youngster Johan Manzambi, who has scored three goals in four matches, is dropped to the bench, with Ardon Jashari replacing him.

Dan Ndoye and Fabian Rieder start on the wings, with the latter scoring two goals and registering an assist. Breel Embolo starts as the team’s lone striker.

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