Switzerland vs. Colombia Picks and Prediction for Tuesday, July 7, 2026

Switzerland and Colombia meet in the FIFA World Cup Round of 16 at BC Place in Vancouver, British Columbia, on Tuesday at 4:00 PM ET on FOX. Switzerland reached the knockout stage after finishing unbeaten in Group B before defeating Algeria 2-0 in the Round of 32, while Colombia topped Group K before edging Ghana 1-0. Switzerland has won three straight World Cup matches, while Colombia has not conceded a goal in its last three tournament games. Cash in a winning ticket with our free World Cup picks.

Switzerland Looking to Continue Historic Run

Switzerland has been one of the tournament's most balanced teams, averaging 2.25 goals and 2.54 expected goals per match while controlling 61% possession. Johan Manzambi leads the Swiss with three goals, while Breel Embolo has added two goals and two assists. Rubén Vargas has contributed two goals and one assist as Switzerland has defeated Bosnia-Herzegovina, Canada, and Algeria during its current three-match winning streak.

Switzerland has also been difficult to break down, allowing only 0.75 goals and 0.74 expected goals against per match. The Swiss recorded a clean sheet against Algeria in the Round of 32, having conceded in each of their three group-stage matches. Switzerland's +1.8 expected goal differential is one of the strongest marks remaining in the tournament, reflecting the club's ability to create better scoring opportunities than its opponents consistently.

Injuries: No injuries have been reported for Switzerland.

Colombia Looking to Reach the Quarterfinals

Colombia enters this matchup after winning Group K with victories over Uzbekistan and DR Congo before drawing Portugal. The South Americans followed that with a 1-0 victory over Ghana in the Round of 32. Colombia averages 1.25 goals and 1.59 expected goals per match, with Daniel Muñoz leading the team with two goals. Luis Díaz has added one goal and one assist, while Jhon Arias scored the winner against Ghana.

Colombia has relied heavily on its defending throughout the tournament, allowing only 0.25 goals per match while posting three clean sheets. The team has conceded just one goal through four World Cup matches and owns a 0.84 expected goals against average. James Rodríguez continues to direct the attack from midfield, while Luis Díaz gives Colombia another dangerous option going forward in what has become one of the tournament's toughest teams to score against.

Injuries: No injuries have been reported for Colombia.

Recent Head-to-Head

Colombia has won two of the last three meetings between the nations, including a 3-1 victory in a 2007 international friendly. The teams also met at the 1994 FIFA World Cup, where Colombia earned a 2-0 victory.

Switzerland vs. Colombia Match Pick

• Colombia (+120)

Colombia has quietly put together one of the tournament's strongest defensive performances, conceding only one goal through four matches while recording three clean sheets. Switzerland has been impressive throughout the World Cup, but Colombia has consistently limited quality scoring chances and has enough attacking talent with Luis Díaz, James Rodríguez, and Jhon Arias to capitalize when opportunities appear. Expect a tightly contested match, with Colombia doing enough to secure a place in the quarterfinals.

Switzerland vs. Colombia Over/Under Pick

• Under 2.5 Goals (-165)

Everything points toward a low-scoring contest between two teams that have defended well throughout the tournament. Colombia has allowed only one goal in four matches, while Switzerland is allowing just 0.75 goals per game and produced a clean sheet in the Round of 32. Neither side has consistently been involved in high-scoring knockout matches, and both have shown patience when building attacks. With two disciplined teams meeting for a place in the quarterfinals, the under will cash.