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Colombia and Switzerland meet in a clash of World Cup dark horses as both vie for a place in the quarter-finals.
Colombia have been something of a surprise package this year, topping their group ahead of Portugal before defeating Ghana - who held England to a draw - in the last-32.
They now meet a Switzerland side who have slightly gone under the radar, bouncing back from a shock draw to Qatar in their opening group game with three straight wins.
Holders Argentina could await the winners of this contest, which would open the door to a potentially historic upset.
Here’s everything you need to know.
Switzerland’s clash with Colombia kicks off at 9pm BST on Tuesday 7 July at BC Place Vancouver.
The match will be shown in the UK on ITV1 and streamed on ITVX.
The winner of the match will be pitted against either Argentina or Egypt in a quarter-final match on Sunday 11 July in Kansas City.
Switzerland have doubts over the fitness of midfielder Michel Aebischer and centre-back Luca Jacquez, both of whom have been nursing muscle problems.
Colombia’s Jhon Cordoba has been ruled out for the rest of the tournament after suffering a hamstring strain in the opening stages of their round of 32 tie against Ghana.
Switzerland XI: Kobel; Zakaria, Elvedi, Akanji, Rodriguez; Xhaka, Freuler; Ndoye, Manzambi, Vargas; Embolo.
Colombia XI: Vargas; Munoz, Sanchez, Lucumi, Mojica; Lerma, Arias, Puerta; Rodriguez, Suarez, Diaz.
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Colombia have been something of a surprise package this year, topping their group ahead of Portugal before defeating Ghana - who held England to a draw - in the last-32.
They now meet a Switzerland side who have slightly gone under the radar, bouncing back from a shock draw to Qatar in their opening group game with three straight wins.
Holders Argentina could await the winners of this contest, which would open the door to a potentially historic upset.
Here’s everything you need to know.
When is Switzerland vs Colombia?
Switzerland’s clash with Colombia kicks off at 9pm BST on Tuesday 7 July at BC Place Vancouver.
How can I watch it?
The match will be shown in the UK on ITV1 and streamed on ITVX.
Who will the winner face?
The winner of the match will be pitted against either Argentina or Egypt in a quarter-final match on Sunday 11 July in Kansas City.
Team news
Switzerland have doubts over the fitness of midfielder Michel Aebischer and centre-back Luca Jacquez, both of whom have been nursing muscle problems.
Colombia’s Jhon Cordoba has been ruled out for the rest of the tournament after suffering a hamstring strain in the opening stages of their round of 32 tie against Ghana.
Predicted line-ups
Switzerland XI: Kobel; Zakaria, Elvedi, Akanji, Rodriguez; Xhaka, Freuler; Ndoye, Manzambi, Vargas; Embolo.
Colombia XI: Vargas; Munoz, Sanchez, Lucumi, Mojica; Lerma, Arias, Puerta; Rodriguez, Suarez, Diaz.
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