The Colombia national team is preparing to face Switzerland in the World Cup 2026 round of 16.

What happened?

Murat Yakin, Switzerland's coach, confirmed that some players had to leave practice early on Monday. Two of them are undisputed starters, so Colombia could receive good news before the match.

Why is it important for Colombia?

The injury to Johan Manzambi and Ruben Vargas, essential offensive players, could be a big problem for Switzerland. Colombia, which has a record of 3 wins and 2 draws in its last 5 games, could take advantage of this situation.

What comes next?

The Swiss Federation indicated that there will be an official statement tonight to know what will happen with the two starters. Meanwhile, Colombia is preparing for the match that will be played on Tuesday, July 7 at 15:00 (COL). Colombia comes from a 3-0 win over Australia on November 19, 2025, and has a streak of 2 consecutive wins.