Soccer-Manzambi out of Switzerland World Cup showdown with Colombia

Soccer Football - FIFA World Cup 2026 - Switzerland Training - National Soccer Development Centre, Vancouver, Canada - July 6, 2026 Switzerland's Johan Manzambi during training IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters/Anne-Marie Sorvin

VANCOUVER, CANADA, ⁠July 7 (Reuters) - Switzerland ‌attacking midfielder Johan Manzambi will miss his ​side's last-16 ⁠World Cup ⁠clash against Colombia on ⁠Tuesday ‌due to a ⁠knee contusion, theteam announced.

The ​20-year-old, ‌who has three ⁠goals ​and two assists at the ⁠tournament, sustained the ​injury in training on Monday.

Defensive midfielder ⁠Michel Aebischer and defender Luca Jaquez will also miss ​the ⁠game due to ​muscle injuries.

(Reporting ‌by Philip ​O'Connor; Editing by Ken Ferris)