Colombia faces Switzerland: Do companies have to give permission to watch the match?

The Colombia national team faces Switzerland in the 2026 World Cup. Colombian labor law does not require companies to suspend work or grant permission for employees to watch the matches.

What does the law say?

The law does not require companies to give permission to watch the match, but they do have the option to adopt flexible measures during the World Cup.

What can companies do?

Companies can temporarily modify schedules or enable spaces for employees to watch the games at work.

What happens if an employee is absent without permission?

If an employee is absent without permission to watch a match, the company cannot automatically apply salary deductions.

Colombia has a recent record of 3W-2D-0L in their last 5 games, and their last result was a 3-0 win against Australia on November 19, 2025.

The decision to authorize permission to watch the Colombia vs. Switzerland match will depend on each employer.