World Cup 2026 Match: Switzerland 4-3 Colombia
Switzerland pulled off a shock victory over Colombia, winning 4-3 in a tense match at the 2026 World Cup. Bookmakers had favored Colombia with odds of 2.27 to 3.62 for Switzerland and 3.09 for a draw.
Footexo had predicted an away win for Colombia with a confidence of 2/5, which turned out to be incorrect.
The Match Breakdown
The match was highly contested, with Switzerland eventually coming out on top despite the statistics suggesting Colombia had the upper hand.
| Minute | Scorer | Team |
|---|---|---|
| 12' | ⚽ Breel Embolo | Switzerland |
| 28' | ⚽ Luis Díaz | Colombia |
| 41' | ⚽ Xherdan Shaqiri 🗣️ assist by Granit Xhaka | Switzerland |
| 55' | 🅿️ James Rodríguez (penalty) | Colombia |
| 67' | ⚽ Ruben Vargas | Switzerland |
| 78' | ⚽ Rafael Santos Borré | Colombia |
| 89' | ⚽ Noah Okafor | Switzerland |
| Statistic | Switzerland | Colombia |
|---|---|---|
| 🎮 Possession | 53% | 47% |
| 🎯 On-Target Shots | 2 | 3 |
| 🔥 Big Chances | 0 | 2 |
| 🟨 Yellow Cards | 3 | 2 |
Switzerland had possession of the ball for 53% compared to Colombia's 47%, but total shots were clearly in favor of Colombia with 15 shots against 7 for Switzerland. On-target shots were also higher for Colombia, with 3 on-target shots compared to 2 for Switzerland. Big chances were two for Colombia and none for Switzerland.
Despite this, Switzerland managed to score four times, thus taking control of the game. It is important to note that Dan Ndoye had a golden opportunity in the 33rd minute, but his shot was too weak and was easily saved by goalkeeper Camilo Vargas. The latter also experienced a scare in the 73rd minute, but was eventually able to continue the match after a brief interruption.