Colombia and Switzerland are set to compete in the World Cup Round of 16 on Tuesday, July 7, at BC Place Stadium in Vancouver, Canada. This marks Colombia's first appearance in the knockout stage since 2018.
Last-minute tickets for the match are currently available. At the time of publication, the lowest price found for seats was $635 including fees on SeatGeek. Lower-level seats start at $755 including fees. A promo code, NYPOST10, offers $10 off purchases over $250 for first-time users on SeatGeek.
Oddsmakers project Colombia to have a slight advantage in the matchup. However, Yahoo! Sports anticipates Switzerland emerging victorious in a high-scoring game. Several Swiss players, including Granit Xhaka, Breel Embolo, and Manuel Akanji, have prior experience playing at BC Place Stadium, having won a second group stage match there 2-1.
Switzerland midfielder Ardon Jashari acknowledged the passionate Colombian support, stating, "The Colombians are not only emotional on the pitch, but also in the stands." He anticipates a "hot game, even in the stands" due to the knockout phase.
Key players for Colombia include goalkeeper Álvaro Montero and midfielder Luis Díaz, while Switzerland's roster features goalkeeper Gregor Kobel and midfielder Granit Xhaka. Other notable players for Colombia include James Rodríguez and Davinson Sánchez, and for Switzerland, Breel Embolo and Manuel Akanji.
The 2026 World Cup features matches played across venues in the U.S., Mexico, and Canada. A complete schedule of upcoming matches is available on SeatGeek.