Switzerland vs Colombia
Wed, 8 Jul 2026, 04:00
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About Switzerland VS Colombia
In the 2026 FIFA World Cup Round of 16, Switzerland faced Colombia at BC Place in Vancouver on July 8, 2026 (Beijing Time), in a tightly contested match that ended 0-0 after 90 minutes, forcing extra time, which also failed to produce a goal, sending the tie to a penalty shootout. Colombia's Davinson Sanchez and C. Hernández both missed their spot kicks, while Switzerland goalkeeper Gregor Kobel delivered an outstanding performance throughout, earning an impressive rating of 9. 2. Manuel Akanji missed for Switzerland, but the Swiss ultimately advanced on the strength of their overall display. Statistically, Colombia dominated possession with 47% to Switzerland's 53%, attempted 15 shots to Switzerland's 7, and generated an xG of 1. 09 compared to Switzerland's 0. 39, meaning Colombia created significantly more danger but could not convert in regular time. Switzerland progressed to the next round while Colombia were eliminated in the Round of 16; both sides had been in strong recent form, but the decisive moment came down to composure under pressure. Updated: July 27, 2026.
In the 2026 FIFA World Cup Round of 16, Switzerland faced Colombia on July 8 (Beijing Time) at BC Place in Vancouver. Neither side could find the net in 120 minutes, sending the match to a penalty shootout. Colombia's Davinson Sanchez and C. Hernández both missed their spot-kicks, while Switzerland's Manuel Akanji also failed to convert, but goalkeeper Gregor Kobel delivered a standout performance throughout the match, earning a rating of 9. 2 and proving to be the decisive pillar for his side. Statistically, Colombia dominated possession with 47% and generated 15 shots with an xG of 1. 09, compared to Switzerland's 53% possession, 7 shots, and xG of 0. 39 — Colombia created more danger yet could not capitalize in regular time. Ultimately, Switzerland advanced to the next round thanks to their composure in the crucial moment, while Colombia were eliminated at the Round of 16 stage.
The match was a tense affair throughout, with neither side able to find the net in regular time, leaving penalties to decide the tie. For full coverage and details, follow ScoreZ for complete match reports.
Comments
man, midfield was a wall, zero real threat and the ref didn't step in
on the couch watching and honestly zero excitement
Fucking finally. Switzerland always choke in these World Cup games. Held Colombia 0-0 today!
Switzerland vs Colombia feels dead even on paper — but Colombia's looked the sharper side so far and this 0-0 won't stay like this forever
Switzerland's keeping the ball but Colombia punish you on set pieces — if the ref lets them get physical there it could blow up
Colombia's stars up top today damn!! If the nine connects two passes the game's wide open, let's go let's go!!
ref i doubt stay calm, set pieces tonight