We’re into the final game of the Round of 16 at the FIFA World Cup, as Switzerland take on Colombia for a place in the quarter-finals. Both teams have had remarkably similar journeys so far. They won two games and drew one in the group stage, and then knocked out an African opposition in the Round of 32.
Both sides now stand a chance to return to the quarter-final stage at the FIFA World Cup. For Switzerland, a win would mark their first appearance in the last eight since 1954, and for Colombia, it would be their first since 2014. If you’re excited to watch this game, here’s how you can catch it live using a streaming subscription or VPN.
When Is the Switzerland vs. Colombia World Cup Knockout Match?
The Round of 16 clash between Switzerland and Colombia kicks off at 4:00 p.m. ET on Tuesday, July 7, at BC Place in Vancouver.
How to Watch Switzerland vs. Colombia Live in the US
You can watch today’s match live on Fox or Telemundo. If you don’t have cable and you’re in the US, you can watch with a sports streaming subscription, such as DirecTV, Fox One, Fubo, Peacock, Sling, YouTube TV, and more. If you don’t have a live TV or streaming service, you may be able to watch the game with a free trial:
How to Watch Switzerland vs. Colombia Online for Free
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The Switzerland vs. Colombia knockout match will air live for free on several streaming platforms across the globe, including:
These platforms are geo-locked to their respective countries, so you’ll need a virtual private network (VPN) to watch games for free from the US or elsewhere. For the Switzerland vs. Colombia World Cup knockout game, we recommend ExpressVPN, our top pick for location spoofing. ExpressVPN has servers across the globe, making it easy to mask your actual location and access region-locked content. Plus, this year, ExpressVPN is also an official supporter of the FIFA World Cup.
Here’s how you can access the Switzerland vs. Colombia match with a VPN using BBC iPlayer as an example:
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Sign up for a streaming-friendly VPN (like ExpressVPN).
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Download the VPN app on your computer, phone, or preferred device.
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Connect to a server in the UK.
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Visit BBC iPlayer or ITV to start streaming.
Usually, the top VPNs that let you connect to servers in other countries aren’t free. But if you already have a VPN subscription or qualify for a free trial, you may be able to use one to watch the FIFA World Cup match between Switzerland and Colombia at no additional cost.
2026 FIFA World Cup Schedule and Key Dates
The 2026 FIFA World Cup runs from June 11 to July 19 and will be co-hosted by the US, Canada, and Mexico. This year, the tournament has expanded to 48 participating nations for a total of 104 games.
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June 11 to June 27: Group stage.
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June 28 to July 2: The knockout stage begins with the first-ever Round of 32 at a FIFA World Cup. The eventual champion will have to win five consecutive knockout games, instead of the former four.
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July 3 to July 7: Round of 16.
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July 9, 10, 11: Quarter-finals.
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July 14-15: Semi-finals.
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July 18: Third-place playoff.
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July 19: Final.
We’ll be following the World Cup for the next month, so stay tuned for more streaming advice.
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