Who Will the Winner of Switzerland vs. Colombia Face Next? World Cup Quarterfinal Opponents Revealed
Switzerland and Colombia are competing in the final Round of 16 match of the 2026 FIFA World Cup for a place in the quarterfinals.
Both teams topped their respective groups unbeaten before Switzerland defeated Algeria 2-0, and Colombia edged Ghana 1-0 in the Round of 32.
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So, who awaits the winner in the next round?
Quarterfinal Opponent
The winner of Switzerland vs. Colombia will face Argentina in the World Cup quarterfinals.
Argentina booked its place in the last eight after defeating Egypt 3-2 earlier in the day. Lionel Messi and his teammates had previously survived a tough test against Cape Verde in the Round of 32.
The quarterfinal will be played on July 11 at Kansas City Stadium, with a place in the semifinals on the line.
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Possible Semifinal Opponents
If Switzerland or Colombia advances past Argentina, a semifinal match would come against one of these two teams:
Norway stunned Brazil in the Round of 16, and England defeated Mexico to secure its place in the quarterfinals. The two European nations will now battle for a place in the final four.
Possible World Cup Final Opponents
Should the winner of Switzerland vs. Colombia reach the World Cup final, they could face one of the following teams from the opposite side of the bracket:
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Those four nations remain in contention for a place in the final, with the tournament set to conclude on July 19 at New York New Jersey Stadium.
This story was originally published by Athlon Sports on Jul 7, 2026, where it first appeared in the Soccer section. Add Athlon Sports as a Preferred Source by clicking here.