Switzerland vs Colombia Prediction, Preview and Stats

2026 World Cup, World
Vancouver Stadium Tue, 7 Jul - 8:00 PM
World Cup
Switzerland SUI
0 – 0
Colombia COL
Full Time: Finished on Penalties Tue, 7 Jul 8:00 PM
Round of 16
Goal
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CONTEXT

Switzerland hosted Colombia in an international fixture that concluded with a 0-0 draw. The home side held 53 percent possession but generated just 0.37 expected goals against Colombia's 0.96. The first half ended level at 0-0 with neither team able to break the deadlock. Switzerland entered as the stronger team yet could not convert their territorial advantage into scoring opportunities. Colombia defended resolutely and created the better chances on the counter. The match remained tense throughout with few clear-cut opportunities materializing for either side. Overall the game highlighted defensive solidity from both teams but lacked the attacking flair expected from such encounters.

TL;DR

  • Structural deviation: Switzerland exhibited a significant 67.4 percent deviation in performance.
  • Efficiency shift: Efficiency remained in line with the match expectations.
  • xG alignment: The 0-0 result was not consistent with the xG values.
  • Market alignment: The draw outcome did not align with pre-match projections.
  • xG expectations: Switzerland fell short of xG expectations at 0.37 while Colombia reached 0.96.
  • Event impact: No major events disrupted the flow of the game.
  • Red card distortion: With no red cards issued there was no distortion from sendings off.
No standings statistics available.
No head-to-head records found.
0.5+ goals: 85%
1.5+ goals: 70%
2.5+ goals: 50%
3.5+ goals: 25%
Confidence: High (≥8 matches)

Quality vs Volume

Home: xG 1.8, Shots 12, xG/Shot 0.15
Away: xG 1.5, Shots 14, xG/Shot 0.11

Open Play vs Set Play

Open Play: 65%
Set Play: 35%

Expected Points

TeamxPts
Home1.8
Away1.2
ℹ️ Methodology: Expected Goals (xG) measures shot quality
No referee statistics available.
Switzerland M. Yakin
M. Yakin
VS
Colombia N. Lorenzo
N. Lorenzo
2.5
Avg Points / Game (Last 100 Matches)
2.5
2.5 i
Last 6 Opponents
Algeria Rank: W
Canada Rank: W
Bosnia and Herzegovina Rank: W
Qatar Rank: D
Avg Points / Game (Last 6 Matches)
2.5 i
Last 6 Opponents
Ghana Rank: W
Portugal Rank: D
Congo DR Rank: W
Uzbekistan Rank: W
0
Head to Head (Wins - Draws - Losses)
0 - 0 - 0
0

Win Probabilities

Live Win Probability (90 Min)
Home Switzerland
26.54%
Draw
32.59%
Away Colombia
40.87%

Movement

Changes since opening
Switzerland
+22.93%
Draw
-59.34%
Colombia
+36.4%

Team Power Ranking

i
What is Power Ranking?
Power score: composite of opponent-weighted form (last 6 & 20 games) and league position over last 3 seasons.
41.48
36.67
0 (Weakest) 100 (Strongest)
Metric
Switzerland
Colombia
Power Score
41.48
36.67
League Position
1
1
Global Rank
19
13

Form Analysis Opponent-Weighted

Line chart of recent results (points/trend). Friendlies excluded by default. Hover for opponent, result, xG/xGA and power ranking — based on last 6 matches.

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vs
Switzerland — Opponent-weighted form score
Colombia — Opponent-weighted form score
Win (3 pts) Draw (1 pt) Loss (0 pts) Switzerland Colombia

Heatmaps Ball coordinates

Attack and defence zones from ball position data. Filters: last 6 matches (overall/home/away), time period, competition.

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vs

Switzerland

Left / Center / Right —
Opposition half density —
vs season average —

Colombia

Left / Center / Right —
Opposition half density —
vs season average —
Possession Efficiency data not available for this match.

Set Pieces Efficiency Attack & Defence

Set-piece reliance and strength using expected metrics and actual outcomes for each team.

Switzerland
vs
Colombia
Created Set-piece attacking threat
Switzerland Colombia
Set-piece xG Share Share of total expected goals generated from set pieces. Higher = more set-piece reliant in attack.
15%
29%
Goals per Match Average set-piece goals scored per match.
5.00 5.00
vs Expected (xG) Goals scored minus set-piece xG. Positive = overperforming; Negative = underperforming expectations.
+4.94 vs +4.72
Conceded Set-piece defensive exposure
Switzerland Colombia
Set-piece xGA Share Share of total expected goals conceded from set pieces. Higher = more exposed to set pieces defensively.
29%
15%
Conceded per Match Average set-piece goals conceded per match.
5.00 5.00
vs Expected (xGA) Goals conceded minus set-piece xGA. Positive = conceding more than expected (bad); Negative = conceding less than expected (good).
+4.72 vs +4.94
Switzerland
Colombia
xG Share = set-piece xG ÷ total xG
vs Expected = goals − set-piece xG

Counter / Transition Attack & Defence

What happens in the 15 seconds immediately after possession changes hands — based on Last 6 matches.

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Switzerland
vs
Colombia
Attack After Winning Possession transition → offence
Switzerland Colombia
Goals per Match Average goals scored within 15s of winning the ball per match. ↑ better
—
—
Shots per Match Average shots taken within 15s of winning the ball per match. ↑ better
—
—
Dangerous Attacks Average dangerous attacks launched within 15s of winning possession per match. ↑ better
—
—
Transition Efficiency Index Composite score (0–1) of how efficiently this team attacks within 15s of winning the ball. Higher = more dangerous on transition. Higher = stronger on the counter
Switzerland 0.00
Colombia 0.00
Defence After Losing Possession loss → defensive exposure
Switzerland Colombia
Goals Conceded Average goals conceded within 15s of losing the ball per match. ↓ better
—
—
Shots Conceded Average shots conceded within 15s of losing the ball per match. ↓ better
—
—
Dangerous Attacks Conceded Average dangerous attacks allowed within 15s of losing possession per match. ↓ better
—
—
Vulnerability Index Composite score (0–1) of how exposed this team is within 15s of losing the ball. Lower = better at preventing transition attacks. Lower = better transition defence
Switzerland 0.00
Colombia 0.00
Switzerland
Colombia
Window = 15s post-possession change
Index = 0–1 composite score

PRESSURE INDEX

Momentum phases from smoothed minute-by-minute pressure.

  • COL had peak pressure around 131'.
  • COL started the game with stronger pressure.
SUI Pressure COL Pressure
⚡
Pressure Index: COL reached the top pressure at 131' (82.88).

Team Head to Head Last 6 Seasons

Summary of 0 matches between these sides — filtered by competition and venue context.

Switzerland SUI Home
0 matches
Colombia COL Away
Match Record
0
Wins
0
0
Draws
0
0
Losses
0
Goals
0
Goals Scored
0
0
Goals Conceded
0
0
Goal Difference
0

Data last updated: 2026-07-06T00:03:10+00:00

STARTING XI

Match Formation 4-2-3-1
Match Formation 4-3-3

General Information

Date & Time :
Jul 07, 2026, 08:00 PM
Competition :
2026 World Cup, World · Round of 16
Stadium :
Vancouver Stadium
Capacity :
54500
Pitch Surface :
Artificial turf
Weather :
☀️ 12°C, Fair

Statistics

Possession
SUI
51%
COL
49%

Top Statistics

0 Big Chances Created 2
4 Shots 8
56 Dangerous attacks 33
53 Possession 47
3 Corners 7
25 Free kicks 27
3 Yellow Cards 2

Match Overview

86 Ball Safe 112
11 Goal Kicks 9
6 Goal Attempts 11
6 Substitutions 5
22 Throwins 19
0 Hit Woodwork 2
16 Successful Headers 15
1 Injuries 2
15 Dribble Attempts 15
4 Successful Dribbles 9
27 Successful Dribbles Percentage 60

Attacking

115 Attacks 104
0 Big Chances Missed 2

Possession

62 Long Passes 78
626 Passes 548
546 Successful Passes 454
87 Successful Passes Percentage 83
3 Key Passes 13
31 Successful Long Passes 33
50 Successful Long Passes Percentage 42

Defensive

3 Saves 2
13 Tackles 16
13 Interceptions 12
52 Duels Won 60

Build-up

15 Total Crosses 18
1 Accurate Crosses 4

Discipline

5 Offsides 4
22 Fouls 21

Lineup

Starting XI ▼

1
Gregor Kobel
Gregor Kobel Goalkeeper
7.1
4
Nico Elvedi
Nico Elvedi Defender
7.03
5
Manuel Akanji
Manuel Akanji Defender
7.19
13
Ricardo Rodríguez
Ricardo Rodríguez Defender
7.15
—
Ricardo Rodríguez
71'
6
Denis Zakaria
Denis Zakaria Midfielder
7.43
—
Denis Zakaria
87'
8
Remo Freuler
Remo Freuler Midfielder
7
9
Johan Manzambi
Johan Manzambi Midfielder
7.12
10
Granit Xhaka
Granit Xhaka Midfielder
7.34
11
Dan Ndoye
Dan Ndoye Midfielder
7.08
—
Dan Ndoye
90+2'
17
Rubén Vargas
Rubén Vargas Midfielder
7.34
7
Breel Embolo
Breel Embolo Attacker
7.29
—
Breel Embolo
87'

Starting XI ▼

12
Camilo Vargas
Camilo Vargas Goalkeeper
6.6
3
Jhon Lucumí
Jhon Lucumí Defender
6.84
—
Jhon Lucumí
119'
17
Johan Mojica
Johan Mojica Defender
7
23
Davinson Sánchez
Davinson Sánchez Defender
7.33
2
Daniel Muñoz
Daniel Muñoz Midfielder
7.21
7
Luis Díaz
Luis Díaz Midfielder
7.18
10
James Rodríguez
James Rodríguez Midfielder
7.24
—
James Rodríguez
66'
11
Jhon Arias
Jhon Arias Midfielder
7.54
—
Jhon Arias
66'
14
Gustavo Puerta
Gustavo Puerta Midfielder
7.27
16
Jefferson Lerma
Jefferson Lerma Midfielder
6.87
—
Jefferson Lerma
82'
25
Luis Suárez
Luis Suárez Attacker
6.76
—
Luis Suárez
82'

Events

2ND-HALF
119'
Event
Yerry Mina → Jhon Lucumí
11th Substitution
Event
Miro Muheim
Foul / 5th Yellowcard
105'
Event
Zeki Amdouni → Fabian Rieder
10th Substitution
103'
95'
Event
Davinson Sánchez
Foul / 4th Yellowcard
Event
Rubén Vargas → Dan Ndoye
9th Substitution
90+2'
Event
Cedric Itten → Breel Embolo
7th Substitution
87'
Event
Silvan Widmer → Denis Zakaria
8th Substitution
87'
82'
Event
Cucho Hernández → Luis Suárez
5th Substitution
82'
Event
Richard Ríos → Jefferson Lerma
6th Substitution
Event
Miro Muheim → Ricardo Rodríguez
4th Substitution
71'
66'
Event
Jáminton Campaz → Jhon Arias
2nd Substitution
66'
Event
Juan Fernando Quintero → James Rodríguez
3rd Substitution
60'
Event
Luis Suárez
Foul / 3rd Yellowcard
Event
Denis Zakaria
Foul / 2nd Yellowcard
59'
Event
Granit Xhaka
Foul / 1st Yellowcard
51'
Event
Djibril Sow → Ardon Jashari
1st Substitution
46'
1ST-HALF
Event
Rubén Vargas
Field Goal
10'
9'
Event
Luis Díaz
Scored
Event
Cedric Itten
Scored
8'
7'
Event
Cucho Hernández
Goalkeeper save
Event
Manuel Akanji
Off target
6'
5'
Event
Jáminton Campaz
Scored
Event
Zeki Amdouni
Scored
4'
3'
Event
Davinson Sánchez
Woodwork
Event
Granit Xhaka
Scored
2'
1'
Event
Juan Fernando Quintero
Scored

Match Commentary

130
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Goal in the penalty shootout! Luis Díaz scores for Colombia with a right-footed shot. The match remains 0-0, and both teams have scored 3 penalties.
129
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Goal! Switzerland 0(3), Colombia 0(2). Cedric Itten (Switzerland) converts the penalty with a right footed shot to the high centre of the goal.
128
Corner Corner
Penalty saved. Gregor Kobel from Switzerland saves a right-footed shot by Cucho Hernández of Colombia, which was aimed at the bottom left corner.
127
Attempt Attempt
Penalty missed. Manuel Akanji's right-footed shot for Switzerland goes just a bit too high.
126
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Goal in the penalty shootout! Jaminton Campaz scores for Colombia with a left-footed shot into the bottom right corner. The match remains 0-0, and both teams have 2 penalties scored.
125
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Goal! Switzerland 0(2), Colombia 0(1). Zeki Amdouni (Switzerland) converts the penalty with a right footed shot to the bottom right corner.
124
Attempt Attempt
Penalty missed! The score remains Switzerland 0(1), Colombia 0(1). Davinson Sánchez hits the bar with a right-footed shot for Colombia.
123
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Goal in the penalty shootout! Granit Xhaka scores for Switzerland with a left-footed shot. The match remains 0-0, and both teams have 1 penalty scored.
122
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Goal in the penalty shootout! Juan Fernando Quintero scores for Colombia with a left-footed shot to the center of the goal. The match remains 0-0, and Colombia now has 1 penalty scored.
121
Update Update
Penalty shootout begins after the match finishes 0-0.
120
Update Update
Foul committed by Cedric Itten of Switzerland.
120
Update Update
Yerry Mina from Colombia is awarded a free kick in the defensive half.
120
Update Update
The fourth official has indicated there will be 1 minute of added time.
120
Update Update
Foul committed by Rubén Vargas of Switzerland.
119
Substitution Substitution
Substitution for Colombia: Yerry Mina comes on for Jhon Lucumí due to an injury.
119
Update Update
Delay is over, and they are set to continue.
117
Update Update
The match is delayed due to an injury to Jhon Lucumí from Colombia.
117
Update Update
Cucho Hernández from Colombia misses a header from the center of the box, sending it to the right. He was assisted by Juan Fernando Quintero, who delivered a cross after a set piece situation.
116
Update Update
Nico Elvedi commits a foul for Switzerland.
116
Update Update
Luis Díaz from Colombia wins a free kick on the left wing.
115
Update Update
Juan Fernando Quintero from Colombia wins a free kick in the defensive half.
115
Update Update
Zeki Amdouni from Switzerland commits a handball.
114
Attempt Attempt
Attempt missed by Granit Xhaka from Switzerland, who took a left-footed shot from outside the box.
112
Attempt Attempt
Attempt missed. Juan Fernando Quintero's left-footed shot from outside the box for Colombia goes high and wide to the left. Luis Díaz provided the assist.
112
Update Update
Foul committed by Zeki Amdouni of Switzerland.
112
Update Update
Juan Fernando Quintero from Colombia is awarded a free kick in the defensive half.
109
Update Update
Foul committed by Zeki Amdouni of Switzerland.
109
Update Update
Jaminton Campaz from Colombia is awarded a free kick in the defensive half.
107
Update Update
Nico Elvedi wins a free kick for Switzerland in the defensive half.
107
Update Update
Luis Díaz commits a foul for Colombia.
106
Update Update
Second half extra time begins after the match finishes 0-0.
106
Update Update
Cedric Itten commits a foul for Switzerland.
106
Update Update
Davinson Sánchez from Colombia is awarded a free kick in the defensive half.
105
Yellow Card Yellow Card Important
Miro Muheim of Switzerland receives a yellow card for a foul.
105
Update Update
Foul committed by Miro Muheim of Switzerland.
105
Update Update
Jaminton Campaz from Colombia is awarded a free kick in the defensive half.
105
Update Update
The fourth official has indicated there will be 1 minute of added time.
105
Corner Corner
Corner awarded to Colombia after Silvan Widmer concedes.
105
Attempt Attempt
Luis Díaz's right-footed shot from the center of the box is blocked. He was assisted by Richard Ríos.
105
Update Update
First half of extra time ends with the score 0-0 between Switzerland and Colombia.
104
Update Update
Offside for Switzerland. Rubén Vargas is caught offside.
103
Update Update
Foul committed by Richard Ríos of Colombia.
103
Substitution Substitution
Substitution for Switzerland: Zeki Amdouni comes on for Fabian Rieder.
103
Update Update
Rubén Vargas from Switzerland wins a free kick on the left wing.
102
Update Update
Gregor Kobel wins a free kick for Switzerland in the defensive half.
102
Update Update
Foul committed by Jhon Lucumí of Colombia.
101
Corner Corner
Colombia is awarded a corner after Gregor Kobel concedes.
101
Corner Corner
Attempt saved. Jaminton Campaz's left-footed shot from outside the box is saved in the top right corner by Gregor Kobel. The assist came from Cucho Hernández.
100
Update Update
Foul committed by Cedric Itten of Switzerland.
100
Update Update
Johan Mojica wins a free kick for Colombia on the left wing.
100
Attempt Attempt
Attempt missed. Richard Ríos (Colombia) takes a right-footed shot from outside the box but misses to the right. Luis Díaz provided the assist.
99
Corner Corner
Jhon Lucumí hits the bar with a header from the center of the box, assisted by Juan Fernando Quintero's cross after a corner.
98
Corner Corner
Colombia is awarded a corner after Silvan Widmer concedes.
97
Update Update
Rubén Vargas from Switzerland is awarded a free kick in the defensive half.
97
Update Update
Foul committed by Daniel Muñoz of Colombia.
95
Yellow Card Yellow Card Important
Davinson Sánchez of Colombia receives a yellow card for a bad foul.
95
Update Update
Cedric Itten wins a free kick for Switzerland on the right wing.
95
Update Update
Foul committed by Davinson Sánchez of Colombia.
94
Update Update
Miro Muheim wins a free kick for Switzerland in the defensive half.
94
Update Update
Jaminton Campaz commits a foul for Colombia.
93
Attempt Attempt
Attempt missed. Davinson Sánchez (Colombia) had a right-footed shot from the center of the box after a set piece situation.
92
Update Update
Foul committed by Silvan Widmer of Switzerland.
92
Update Update
Luis Díaz from Colombia wins a free kick on the left wing.
91
Update Update
First half extra time begins after the match finishes 0-0.
90
Attempt Attempt
Attempt missed. Dan Ndoye (Switzerland) takes a right-footed shot from the right side of the box.
90
Update Update
The fourth official has indicated that there will be 5 minutes of added time.
90
Substitution Substitution
Substitution for Switzerland: Rubén Vargas comes on for Dan Ndoye.
90
Corner Corner
Switzerland wins a corner after Johan Mojica concedes.
90
Update Update
Foul committed by Rubén Vargas of Switzerland.
90
Update Update
Richard Ríos from Colombia is awarded a free kick in the defensive half.
89
Update Update
Foul committed by Richard Ríos of Colombia.
89
Update Update
Dan Ndoye from Switzerland wins a free kick on the left wing.
88
Update Update
Dan Ndoye of Switzerland commits a handball.
87
Substitution Substitution
Substitution for Switzerland: Cedric Itten comes on for Breel Embolo.
87
Substitution Substitution
Substitution for Switzerland: Silvan Widmer comes on for Denis Zakaria.
87
Update Update
Manuel Akanji commits a foul for Switzerland.
87
Update Update
Cucho Hernández from Colombia wins a free kick on the right wing.
84
Update Update
Offside called against Colombia. Jaminton Campaz is flagged for offside.
83
Corner Corner
Switzerland wins a corner after Daniel Muñoz concedes.
82
Substitution Substitution
Substitution for Colombia: Cucho Hernández comes on for Luis Suárez.
82
Substitution Substitution
Substitution for Colombia: Richard Ríos comes on for Jefferson Lerma.
80
Update Update
Foul committed by Breel Embolo of Switzerland.
80
Update Update
Davinson Sánchez from Colombia wins a free kick in the defensive half.
80
Update Update
Dan Ndoye from Switzerland wins a free kick in the defensive half.
80
Update Update
Foul committed by Daniel Muñoz of Colombia.
77
Update Update
Delay is over, and they are ready to continue.
77
Update Update
The match is delayed due to an injury to Manuel Akanji from Switzerland.
76
Update Update
Manuel Akanji wins a free kick for Switzerland in the defensive half.
76
Update Update
Foul committed by Jaminton Campaz of Colombia.
75
Update Update
Offside called against Colombia. Jaminton Campaz is the player caught offside.
75
Update Update
Fabian Rieder from Switzerland is awarded a free kick on the left wing.
75
Update Update
Foul committed by Jefferson Lerma of Colombia.
74
Update Update
Delay is over, and they are ready to continue.
73
Update Update
The match is delayed due to an injury to Camilo Vargas from Colombia.
73
Update Update
The match is delayed due to an injury to Breel Embolo from Switzerland.
72
Update Update
Dan Ndoye from Switzerland is awarded a free kick on the left wing.
72
Update Update
Foul committed by Daniel Muñoz of Colombia.
72
Update Update
Offside called against Switzerland. Breel Embolo is the player caught offside.
71
Substitution Substitution
Substitution for Switzerland: Miro Muheim comes on for Ricardo Rodríguez.
70
Update Update
Delay is over, and they are ready to continue.
68
Update Update
The match is currently paused for a drinks break.
66
Substitution Substitution
Substitution for Colombia: Jaminton Campaz comes on for Jhon Arias.
66
Substitution Substitution
Substitution for Colombia: Juan Fernando Quintero comes on for James Rodríguez.
66
Update Update
Djibril Sow from Switzerland is awarded a free kick in the defensive half.
66
Update Update
Foul committed by Jefferson Lerma of Colombia.
65
Update Update
Nico Elvedi wins a free kick for Switzerland in the defensive half.
65
Update Update
Luis Díaz commits a foul for Colombia.
63
Attempt Attempt
Attempt missed. Luis Suárez (Colombia) takes a right-footed shot from outside the box.
62
Update Update
Johan Mojica is caught offside for Colombia.
62
Update Update
Granit Xhaka commits a foul for Switzerland.
62
Update Update
Gustavo Puerta from Colombia wins a free kick on the right wing.
61
Update Update
Manuel Akanji commits a foul for Switzerland.
61
Update Update
Luis Suárez (Colombia) is awarded a free kick in the attacking half.
61
Attempt Attempt
Fabian Rieder's left-footed shot from outside the box for Switzerland is blocked.
60
Yellow Card Yellow Card Important
Luis Suárez from Colombia receives a yellow card for a bad foul.
60
Update Update
Gregor Kobel from Switzerland is awarded a free kick in the defensive half.
60
Update Update
Foul by Luis Suárez of Colombia.
60
Attempt Attempt
Attempt saved. Luis Díaz's left-footed shot from the center of the box is saved by Gregor Kobel in the center of the goal.
59
Update Update
Luis Díaz from Colombia wins a free kick in the defensive half.
59
Yellow Card Yellow Card Important
Denis Zakaria from Switzerland receives a yellow card for a foul.
59
Update Update
Denis Zakaria commits a foul for Switzerland.
53
Attempt Attempt
Attempt missed. Fabian Rieder's left-footed shot from outside the box is close but goes to the left after a direct free kick for Switzerland.
52
Update Update
Foul committed by Davinson Sánchez (Colombia).
52
Update Update
Fabian Rieder wins a free kick for Switzerland in the attacking half.
51
Yellow Card Yellow Card Important
Granit Xhaka of Switzerland receives a yellow card for a bad foul.
47
Attempt Attempt
Attempt missed. Djibril Sow (Switzerland) took a left-footed shot from the center of the box.
46
Substitution Substitution
Substitution for Switzerland: Djibril Sow comes on for Ardon Jashari.
46
Update Update
The second half begins with the match score at 0-0 between Switzerland and Colombia.
46
Update Update
Offside for Switzerland. Denis Zakaria is flagged for offside.
46
Update Update
Switzerland is called offside. Dan Ndoye is the player caught offside.
45
Update Update
Foul committed by Daniel Muñoz of Colombia.
45
Update Update
Dan Ndoye from Switzerland wins a free kick on the left wing.
45
Update Update
The fourth official has indicated there will be 3 minutes of added time.
44
Update Update
Foul committed by Dan Ndoye of Switzerland.
44
Update Update
Johan Mojica wins a free kick for Colombia in the attacking half.
43
Corner Corner
Colombia wins a corner after Remo Freuler concedes.
40
Update Update
VAR decision: the previous decision has been cancelled.
39
Corner Corner
Colombia wins a corner after Ricardo Rodríguez concedes.
39
Attempt Attempt
Attempt missed. Gustavo Puerta (Colombia) takes a right-footed shot from outside the box, but it goes to the right.
39
Attempt Attempt
Luis Suárez's right-footed shot from outside the box is blocked. James Rodríguez provided the assist.
38
Update Update
Fabian Rieder commits a foul for Switzerland.
38
Update Update
Luis Suárez (Colombia) is awarded a free kick in the attacking half.
36
Update Update
Colombia is called offside as Daniel Muñoz is caught in an offside position.
33
Attempt Attempt
Luis Díaz's right-footed shot from the center of the box is blocked.
32
Attempt Attempt
Dan Ndoye's left-footed shot from the left side of the box is saved in the center of the goal by Camilo Vargas. The attempt was assisted by Ardon Jashari.
31
Update Update
James Rodríguez wins a free kick for Colombia in the defensive half.
31
Update Update
Foul committed by Ardon Jashari of Switzerland.
30
Attempt Attempt
Attempt saved. Fabian Rieder's left-footed shot from the left side of the box is saved in the center of the goal by Camilo Vargas.
29
Update Update
Granit Xhaka wins a free kick for Switzerland in the attacking half.
29
Update Update
Luis Díaz commits a foul for Colombia.
28
Update Update
Granit Xhaka wins a free kick for Switzerland in the defensive half.
28
Update Update
Delay is over, and they are ready to continue.
26
Update Update
Gustavo Puerta commits a foul for Colombia.
23
Corner Corner
Colombia is awarded a corner after Gregor Kobel concedes.
23
Corner Corner
Gustavo Puerta's right-footed shot from the left side of the box is saved in the top right corner by Gregor Kobel. The attempt was assisted by Luis Díaz.
23
Update Update
The match is currently delayed for a drinks break.
21
Update Update
Ardon Jashari commits a foul for Switzerland.
21
Update Update
James Rodríguez wins a free kick for Colombia in the defensive half.
16
Update Update
Foul committed by Ricardo Rodríguez of Switzerland.
16
Update Update
James Rodríguez of Colombia is awarded a free kick in the defensive half.
14
Corner Corner
Switzerland wins a corner after Daniel Muñoz concedes.
13
Update Update
Nico Elvedi commits a foul for Switzerland.
13
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Luis Díaz from Colombia wins a free kick on the left wing.
7
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Nico Elvedi wins a free kick for Switzerland in the defensive half.
7
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Nico Elvedi of Switzerland wins a free kick in the defensive half.
6
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Foul by Luis Suárez of Colombia.
5
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Foul committed by Davinson Sánchez of Colombia.
5
Corner Corner
Colombia wins a corner after Denis Zakaria concedes.
5
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Offside called against Switzerland. Dan Ndoye is caught offside.
4
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Offside.
4
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Dan Ndoye from Switzerland wins a free kick in the defensive half.
2
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
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Kick-off! The referee is Ivan Barton.

CONCLUSION

The 0-0 draw between Switzerland and Colombia reflected a cautious approach from both sides throughout the ninety minutes. Despite Switzerland's possession dominance they struggled to create meaningful threats as evidenced by their low xG total. Colombia on the other hand maximized their limited opportunities to post a higher xG figure. The even scoreline at halftime set the tone for a second half that produced no goals either. Defensive organization proved key as attacks were frequently thwarted before reaching dangerous areas. This result leaves both teams with points but highlights areas for improvement in converting possession into goals. The match served as a reminder of how low scoring encounters can occur even when one side is favored.

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