Switzerland have not progressed past this stage of a World Cup since 1954 when they hosted the tournament, but appear well placed to finally clear a 72-year hurdle.
The Swiss topped Group B after bouncing back from a disappointing draw with Qatar in their opener, beating Bosnia-Herzegovina, co-hosts Canada and then Algeria in the round of 32.
Colombia, meanwhile, have been one of the more exciting teams to watch in North America, emerging as a potential dark horse to go all the way having conceded just once en route to reaching the last-16.
The winners of this tie progress to the quarter-finals where…
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