Soccer-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 (Reuters) - 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.

(Reporting by Philip O'ConnorEditing by Toby Davis)

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