- Jul 7
Switzerland beat Colombia on penalties to reach first World Cup quarter-final since 1954
Switzerland defeated Colombia 4-3 on penalties after a goalless draw in Vancouver, advancing to the World Cup quarter-finals for the first time in 72 years and setting up a meeting with holders Argentina.
- Jul 4
Switzerland ends 88-year knockout drought, faces Colombia in World Cup last 16
Switzerland ended an 88-year wait for a World Cup knockout win by beating Algeria 2-0, and will now face Colombia in the round of 16 on Tuesday in Vancouver.
- Jul 4
Jhon Arias fires Colombia past Ghana 1-0 and into World Cup last-16 clash with Switzerland
An early Jhon Arias goal and resilient defending carried Colombia to a 1-0 win over Ghana on Friday, clinching the last Round-of-16 berth at the 2026 World Cup. Los Cafeteros will face Switzerland in Vancouver on 7 July.
- Jun 28
Colombia tops Group 11 after goalless draw with Portugal; Ronaldo's side to face Croatia in last 32
Colombia secured first place in World Cup Group 11 with a 0-0 draw against Portugal, setting up a knockout tie with Ghana while Portugal face Croatia.
- Jun 24
Munoz goal sends Colombia into the last 16 after stubborn DR Congo resistance
Colombia beat the Democratic Republic of Congo 1-0 in Guadalajara on Tuesday, clinching a place in the World Cup knockout stage with a second straight Group K win.
- May 26
Colombia name 26-man World Cup squad led by James Rodríguez and Luis Díaz ahead of North America 2026
Captain James Rodríguez and Bayern Munich star Luis Díaz lead a 26-man Colombia squad announced by coach Néstor Lorenzo for the 2026 World Cup in the United States, Mexico and Canada.
