Switzerland lineup vs. Colombia: Predicted XI for World Cup 2026 round of 16 clash as Johan Manzambi eyes quarter-final

Switzerland volition look Colombia astatine Vancouver's BC Place connected Tuesday, successful an enticing World Cup 2026 circular of 16 clash.

Manager Yurat Makin is preparing for this week's clash with 2 doubts successful caput - midfielder Michel Aebischer and centre-back Luca Jaquez, some of whom person been grooming individually successful caller days.

Borussia Dortmund goalkeeper Gregor Kobel should commencement betwixt the sticks, having made 2 saves during the A-Team's 2-0 triumph implicit Algeria to support his archetypal cleanable expanse of the summer.

If Jaquez is unavailable past expect to spot a concern of Nico Elvedi and Manuel Akanji protecting the shot-stopper astatine centre-back.

Either broadside of the duo should beryllium Ricardo Rodriguez astatine left-back and out-of-position midfielder Denis Zakaria astatine right-back.

In the centre of the park, skipper Granit Xhaka volition beryllium joined by Remo Freuler to signifier Yakin's treble pivot, fixed that Aebischer is improbable to beryllium acceptable to start.

Star attacking midfielder Johan Manzambi looks acceptable to run successful a fig 10 relation down striker Breel Embolo, with Dan Ndoye and Ruben Vargas.

Switzerland imaginable starting lineup:

Kobel; Zakaria, Elvedi, Akanji, Rodriguez; Xhaka, Freuler; Ndoye, Manzambi, Vargas; Embolo