World Cup Round of 16
Switzerland 0 - 0 PEN 4-3 Colombia
Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Expected Goals (xG)
Passes
Pass Accuracy
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
HT
46' ↓ A. Jashari ↑D. Sow
51' G. Xhaka
59' D. Zakaria
L. Suarez 60'
↓ J. Rodriguez ↑J. Quintero 66'
↓ J. Arias ↑J. Campaz 66'
71' ↓ R. Rodriguez ↑M. Muheim
↓ L. Suarez ↑C. Hernandez 82'
↓ J. Lerma ↑R. Rios 82'
87' ↓ B. Embolo ↑C. Itten
87' ↓ D. Zakaria ↑S. Widmer
90'+2 ↓ D. Ndoye ↑R. Vargas
D. Sanchez 95'
103' ↓ F. Rieder ↑Z. Amdouni
105' M. Muheim
↓ J. Lucumi ↑Y. Mina 119'
J. Quintero 120'+1
120'+1 G. Xhaka
D. Sanchez 120'+2
120'+2 Z. Amdouni
J. Campaz 120'+3
120'+3 M. Akanji
C. Hernandez 120'+4
120'+4 C. Itten
L. Diaz 120'+5
120'+5 R. Vargas
FT
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
Switzerland
Goalkeepers
Gregor Kobel 
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
49
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Denis Zakaria
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
Nico Elvedi
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
49
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Manuel Akanji 
CLUTCH HERO
120
Goal Time
120
Goal Time
Goal
Impact
6.9
Rating
Ricardo Rodríguez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
49
Total Mins
71
Entry
Midfielders
Remo Freuler
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
49
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Granit Xhaka
CLUTCH HERO
120
Goal Time
120
Goal Time
Penalty
Impact
7
Rating
Fabian Rieder
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
Ardon Jashari
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
49
Total Mins
46
Entry
Dan Ndoye
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
Forwards
Breel Embolo
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
BENCH
Yvon Mvogo 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Marvin Keller
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Eray Cömert
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Aurèle Amenda
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Miro Muheim
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Silvan Widmer
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Djibril Sow
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Christian Fassnacht
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Rubén Vargas
CLUTCH HERO
120
Goal Time
120
Goal Time
Penalty
Impact
0
Rating
Noah Okafor
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Zeki Amdouni
CLUTCH HERO
120
Goal Time
120
Goal Time
Penalty
Impact
0
Rating
Cédric Itten
CLUTCH HERO
120
Goal Time
120
Goal Time
Penalty
Impact
0
Rating
Colombia
Goalkeepers
Camilo Vargas
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
49
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Daniel Muñoz
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
49
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Davinson Sánchez
CLUTCH HERO
120
Goal Time
120
Goal Time
Goal
Impact
6.5
Rating
Jhon Lucumí
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
Johan Mojica
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
49
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Midfielders
Jhon Arias 
ENFORCER
4
Tackles
4
Tackles
6
Duels Won
75%
Win %
Jefferson Lerma
LATE SHIFT
8
Late Mins
8
Late Mins
49
Total Mins
82
Entry
Gustavo Puerta
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
49
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Luis Díaz
CLUTCH HERO
120
Goal Time
120
Goal Time
Penalty
Impact
6.3
Rating
Forwards
James Rodríguez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
49
Total Mins
66
Entry
Luis Javier Suárez
LATE SHIFT
8
Late Mins
8
Late Mins
49
Total Mins
82
Entry
BENCH
David Ospina
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Álvaro Montero
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Santiago Arias
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Yerry Mina
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Willer Ditta
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Deiver Machado
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Kevin Castaño
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Richard Ríos
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Jorge Carrascal
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Juan Portilla
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Juan Fernando Quintero
CLUTCH HERO
120
Goal Time
120
Goal Time
Penalty
Impact
0
Rating
Jaminton Campaz
CLUTCH HERO
120
Goal Time
120
Goal Time
Penalty
Impact
0
Rating
Andrés Gómez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Jhon Córdoba
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Cucho Hernández
CLUTCH HERO
120
Goal Time
120
Goal Time
Goal
Impact
0
Rating
Match previews and recaps to help you decide which games are worth watching
Swiss Nerves Hold Firm in Vancouver Shootout Drama
Highly Entertaining Futmetrix Score: 72/100. A gruelling tactical stalemate required the ultimate test of nerve, with Switzerland surviving the penalty lottery to keep their World Cup dream alive.
A War of Attrition at BC Place
Knockout football rarely offers open expanses, and this Round of 16 clash was a masterclass in risk aversion. The towering Stakes forced both nations into a rigid defensive posture from the first whistle at BC Place, ensuring a deeply cautious opening phase. Colombia edged possession at 51%, but the final third remained a barren wasteland for long stretches. With only five total shots to their name throughout the entire contest, the South Americans struggled desperately to break through the disciplined lines. Every time L. Diaz looked to inject some trademark pace down the flank, a perfectly organized wall of red shirts slammed the door shut immediately. It was abundantly clear early on that neither manager was willing to blink first, creating a fascinating, albeit incredibly tense, tactical chess match on the pitch.
The Hundred and Twenty Minute Stalemate
As the clock ticked past regulation and deep into extra time, the Balance of power never truly shifted toward either side. Switzerland registered a microscopic 0.06 expected goals, highlighting their complete and utter inability to test the Colombian keeper in open play. The midfield became a heavily congested battleground where space was a luxury. G. Xhaka orchestrated proceedings for the Swiss, attempting to control the tempo with varied passing, but offensive execution in the final third was entirely absent. The Intensity manifested not in chaotic goalmouth scrambles, but rather in fierce, crunching tackles and flawless defensive discipline from both sets of players. M. Akanji anchored a backline that simply refused to crack under the mounting psychological pressure. With legs tiring rapidly, the inevitability of a penalty shootout hung heavy over the stadium.
Spot-Kick Salvation
The excruciating tension finally snapped in the ultimate lottery of the shootout. J. Quintero set the tone right away by confidently dispatching Colombia's opening penalty, a crucial feat that was immediately matched by the Swiss side. From there, the shootout evolved into a grueling test of psychology and technique. The real drama unfolded midway through when D. Sanchez and C. Hernandez faltered, both missing their critical spot-kicks for the South Americans and shifting the momentum entirely. Despite a solitary, nerve-wracking miss from their own ranks, the European side remained largely clinical when it mattered most. It was ultimately left to R. Vargas to deliver the final, crushing blow. He stepped up, buried the fifth penalty with supreme composure, and sealed a monumental 4-3 shootout victory. Switzerland march on to the quarter-finals in jubilation, while Colombia face a heartbreaking exit.
Key Questions
Was the penalty miss by J. Quintero the turning point?
Actually, J. Quintero successfully converted his opening penalty. The true turning points were the missed spot-kicks by D. Sanchez and C. Hernandez.
How dramatic was the late winner by J. Quintero?
Quintero did not score a late winner; he merely scored the first penalty of the shootout. R. Vargas struck the actual decisive penalty for Switzerland.
What does this mean for Switzerland's season?
Switzerland advance to the World Cup Quarter-finals, keeping their ultimate tournament dreams alive after surviving a grueling knockout crucible.
What is the Futmetrix Score?
The Futmetrix Score is our 0-100 verdict on how entertaining a match is. We look at intensity, balance, stakes, and star quality to tell you if it's worth your time.
Knockout Drama Awaits as Switzerland Face Colombia
Worth Watching Futmetrix Score: 74/100. With a World Cup quarter-final berth on the line, these unbeaten group winners collide in a match where one mistake means a flight home.
The Setup
The tactical chessboard is set as Switzerland and Colombia cross paths in this massive World Cup Round of 16 encounter. Both sides navigated their group stage campaigns without suffering a single defeat, each racking up seven points to claim top spot. The South Americans enter as slight favorites, leaning heavily on a stingy backline that conceded just one goal in three matches. An off-the-charts Balance rating highlights how razor-thin the margins are between these two well-drilled squads. The Stakes are at absolute maximum; there are no second chances in knockout football, and a coveted quarter-final ticket awaits the victor on July 07, 2026. With L. Díaz bringing world-class pedigree to the wing, the Stars rating reflects genuine match-winners stepping onto the pitch. Meanwhile, the Swiss Form is commanding, having already found the back of the net seven times in the tournament.
Key Battle
Johan Manzambi has been a revelation for the Swiss, providing relentless attacking thrust and finishing quality from midfield. His ability to find pockets of space will be tested directly against Colombia's dynamic Jaminton Campaz, who offers his own creative spark and speed on the transition. The winner of this tactical duel will dictate the tempo and likely decide who advances.
Our Prediction
We expect a tense, tactical affair that truly opens up in the second half. Colombia's defensive solidity will eventually frustrate the European attack, allowing the South Americans to snatch a 1-0 victory late in the game through a swift, ruthless counter-attack.