Manzambi to miss Swiss World Cup clash with Colombia
Jun 24, 2026; Vancouver, British Columbia, CAN; Switzerland midfielder Johan Manzambi (9) looks on during the first half against Canada during a Group B match in the 2026 FIFA World Cup at BC Place Vancouver. Mandatory Credit: Anne-Marie Sorvin-Imagn Images
VANCOUVER, July 7 : Switzerland coach Murat Yakin has been forced to shuffle his pack for his side's World Cup last-16 game against Colombia on Tuesday after attacker Johan Manzambi was ruled out due to injury, while Colombia make one change to the side that started against Ghana.
• Manzambi suffered a knee contusion in training on Monday.
• Manzambi was seen at pitch-side wearing a brace on his left knee.
• He and Ruben Vargas will be replaced by Ardon Jashari and Fabian Rieder.
• Michel Aebischer and Luca Jaquez will also miss out for the Swiss due to muscle injuries.
• Colombia make one change, with Luis Suarez replacing Jhon Cordoba.
Lineups:
Switzerland: Gregor Kobel; Nico Elvedi, Manuel Akanji, Ricardo Rodriguez; Denis Zakaria, Remo Freuler, Granit Xhaka, Ardon Jashari, Fabian Rieder; Breel Embolo, Dan Ndoye.
Colombia: Camilo Vargas; Daniel Munoz, Jhon Lucumi, Gustavo Puerta, Johan Mojica, Davinson Sanchez; James Rodríguez, Jhon Arias, Jefferson Lerma; Luis Diaz, Luis Suarez.
