The FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 16 continues on July 7 with a highly anticipated matchup between Switzerland and Colombia, both entering the game undefeated and with recent shutout victories.
The match is scheduled to kick off at 4 p.m. ET at BC Place in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. The winner will advance to the quarterfinals to face either Argentina or Egypt on July 11.
Switzerland secured their spot in this round with a 2-0 victory over Algeria, marking their first knockout match win since 1938. Colombia advanced by defeating Ghana 1-0 in their last outing.
Fans can watch the game in English on FOX or in Spanish on Telemundo. The FOX One streaming service will broadcast all 104 World Cup games, including this fixture. FOX One offers a three-day free trial followed by a $19.99 monthly subscription. Additionally, Prime Video subscribers can add Peacock, which will broadcast all World Cup matches in Spanish, for $16.99 per month after a seven-day free trial.
Switzerland's World Cup journey thus far includes a 1-1 draw against Qatar in Group B, followed by 4-1 and 2-1 wins against Bosnia-Herzegovina and Canada, respectively. Their roster features goalkeepers Gregor Kobel, Yvon Mvogo, and Marvin Keller; defenders Miro Muheim, Silvan Widmer, Nico Elvedi, Manuel Akanji, Eray Cömert, Aurèle Amenda, and Luca Jaquez; midfielders Denis Zakaria, Remo Freuler, Johan Manzambi, Granit Xhaka, Ardon Jashari, Djibril Sow, Christian Fassnacht, Rubén Vargas, Michel Aebischer, and Fabian Rieder; and forwards Breel Embolo, Dan Ndoye, Noah Okafor, Zeki Amdouni, and Cedric Itten.
Colombia's path to the Round of 16 included a 3-1 win over Uzbekistan and a 1-0 victory against Congo DR in Group K, along with a 0-0 draw against Portugal. Their Round of 32 win came against Ghana. The Colombian squad includes goalkeepers David Ospina, Camilo Vargas, and Álvaro Montero; defenders Daniel Muñoz, Jhon Lucumí, Santiago Arias, Yerry Mina, Johan Mojica, Willer Ditta, Deiver Machado, and Davinson Sánchez; midfielders Kevin Castaño, Richard Ríos, Jorge Carrascal, James Rodríguez, Jhon Arias, Gustavo Puerta, Juan Portilla, Jefferson Lerma, Juan Fernando Quintero, and Jáminton Campaz; and forwards Luis Díaz, Jhon Córdoba, Cucho Hernández, Luis Suárez, and Andrés Gómez.