Switzerland vs. Colombia: Head-to-head record and past meetings after World Cup 2026 round of 16 clash

Head-to-head record

Previous meetings: 5

Draws: 1

Colombia wins: 2

Switzerland and Colombia have faced off on five separate occasions over the years, and there is nothing to split the two nations in this head-to-head record, with both having won twice while sharing the spoils in a single draw - a 2-2 stalemate during their very first encounter - a friendly at Bogota's Estadio El Campin in 1985.

It would be six years before Switzerland faced Colombia again, with the A-Team drawing first blood in this head-to-head thanks to a 3-2 Miami Cup victory in February 1991.

However, Los Cafeteros took their revenge at the World Cup in June 1994, securing all three points against Roy Hodgson's side in a Group A clash, though it would be their only win at the tournament as they failed to progress to the knockout stage.

That was followed up by a friendly showdown at Miami's Orange Bowl back in March 2007, where Colombia ran out 3-1 winners, a result that put the South Americans in front in the head-to-head record.

Edixon Perea opened the scoring for Colombia just five minutes into the game, and Alexandre Frei levelled proceedings from the penalty spot shortly before half time.

Unfortunately for the Europeans, Julian Ramiro Viafara fired Jorge Luis Pinto's Colombia into the lead prior to the hour mark, and a late sealer from Andres Chivita condemned Kobi Kuhn's Switzerland to defeat.

The latest encounter between the nations took place in July 2026, when Switzerland met Colombia for a World Cup round of 16 tie at Vancouver's BC Place - undoubtedly the most crucial clash in this fixture's history.

Murat Yakin's A-Team were missing star midfielder Johan Manzambi, but still managed to prevail 4-3 on penalties after a 0-0 draw remained unbroken over 120 minutes, with late substitute Ruben Vargas scoring the winning spot kick.