Colombia and Switzerland meet for World Cup quarterfinal spot

Colombia and Switzerland will play the final match in Canada at the 2026 World Cup, vying for a quarterfinal spot. Colombia is the only team to have played in all three host nations (Mexico, USA, Canada) Source: infobae.

Team news

Colombia faces a virus outbreak and the loss of striker Jhon Córdoba to injury Source: abces. Luis Suárez is expected to start. Switzerland has a fully fit squad led by Breel Embolo and Johan Manzambi.

Historical edge

Colombia leads the all-time series 2-1-1, winning their only World Cup meeting 2-0 in 1994 Source: larepublicaco.

Financial incentive

A win secures USD 19 million in FIFA prize money, up from the USD 15 million already guaranteed Source: portafolioco.

What's next

The winner faces Argentina or Egypt in Kansas City on July 11.