Colombia prepares for Round of 16 match against Switzerland at 2026 World Cup

Colombia’s national football team holds its final training session ahead of the Round of 16 match against Switzerland in Vancouver.

The team led by Néstor Lorenzo arrived in Vancouver on Saturday after a flight of nearly four hours from Kansas City. On Sunday morning it completed a two-hour closed practice at Killarney Park to refine its strategy.

Today Monday the squad holds its final training session open to the international press starting at 9:30 a.m. at the same venue. The coach will hold a press conference at 5:30 p.m. at BC Place.

Colombia already defeated Switzerland 2-0 in the 1994 World Cup in the United States. Forward Jhon Córdoba was left out of the squad due to an adductor injury.

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Depiction of Colombian soccer team eliminated by Switzerland on penalties at the 2026 World Cup.
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Colombia eliminated from 2026 World Cup by Switzerland on penalties

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Colombia lost to Switzerland in the round of 16 at the 2026 World Cup after a 0-0 draw over 120 minutes and a defeat in the penalty shootout.

Switzerland will take on Colombia on Tuesday in a World Cup round of 16 match at BC Place in Vancouver. A place in the quarter-finals is on the line for both sides.

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Colombia defeated Ghana 1-0 in the knockout stage of the 2026 World Cup and secured passage to the round of 16. Jhon Arias scored the decisive goal in the 14th minute.

Switzerland defeated co-hosts Canada 2-1 on Wednesday to finish first in World Cup Group B. The result sends Canada to Los Angeles for the round of 32 instead of staying in Vancouver.

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Coach Néstor Lorenzo announced the pre-list of 55 players Colombia will take to the 2026 World Cup. The squad features established stars alongside a few surprises.

The Colombian national team drew 0-0 with Portugal on Saturday and finished first in Group K with seven points.

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The 2026 World Cup group stage ends this Saturday and sets several round of 16 matchups. Mexico's national team will face Ecuador in that round.

 

 

 

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