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After the U.S. Men’s National Team’s loss to Belgium last night, the Round of 16 is coming to a close, with Switzerland
and Colombia set to play the final game of this stage of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The two squads will face off tonight, July 7, at 4 p.m. ET at BC Place Stadium in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, with the match airing on Fox.
Both teams have put together strong World Cup runs so far. Switzerland enters with three wins under their belt, while Colombia has the same.
If you want to watch this highly anticipated matchup without spending a cent, you can do so with a free trial to DirecTV, our top pick for the easiest and quickest way to tune in, as well as Fubo and Hulu + Live TV. But if you’re tired of signing up for free trial after free trial and want something more consistent, you can opt for Sling, which doesn’t offer an unpaid option, but has competitive pricing as a cable alternative.
At a Glance: How to Watch Switzerland vs. Colombia World Cup Game for Free
- Channel: Fox Network
- Date, time: Tuesday, July 7 at 4 p.m. EST
- Stream: DirecTV, Fubo, Sling, Hulu + Live TV
Both teams are hungry for the win. Switzerland hasn’t advanced to the World Cup quarterfinals since 1954, while Colombia last reached the quarterfinals in 2014. Fans will be looking for Switzerland captain Granit Xhaka and Colombia star Luis Díaz to help lead the charge.
Going into the match, DraftKings lists Colombia as the favorite “with a +130 moneyline.”
Where to Watch Switzerland vs. Colombia World Cup Game for Free, Livestream
If you want to watch the Switzerland vs. Colombia match but don’t want to pay to livestream it, you can do so for free with a trial to DirecTV, Fubo, or Hulu + Live TV. If you’re looking for a more permanent cable alternative, Sling TV is an affordable option for streaming the rest of the World Cup.
EDITOR'S PICK
DirecTV
➤ $44.99/month (best plan)
➤ Five-day free trial
➤ Up to 185+ channels
DirecTV is our favorite way to watch the Switzerland vs. Colombia game live, as it offers Fox in multiple plan tiers, including its MyNews and MySports Genre Packs and Signature Packages. Plans start at $44.99 per month, and eligible subscribers can use a five-day free trial.
Fubo
➤ $54.99/month
➤ Free trial
➤ Up to 300+ channels
Another popular choice is Fubo, which includes Fox across all of its plans, letting viewers stream Switzerland vs. Colombia live. Introductory pricing starts at $54.99 for the first month before increasing to $64.99 monthly, and new customers get a five-day free trial.
Sling
➤ $45.99/month
➤ Short-term passes available
➤ Up to 50+ channels
If you’re looking for a longer-term, lower-cost live TV pick, Sling Blue also offers access to Fox, so fans can catch the Switzerland vs. Colombia game. Pricing starts at $45.99 per month, and first-time subscribers can get 50% off their first month, though there’s no free trial.
Hulu + Live TV
➤ $89.99/month
➤ Three-day free trial
➤ 100+ channels
For a full-service streaming option, Hulu + Live TV carries Fox, making it an easy way to tune in to Switzerland vs. Colombia. The plan also bundles Hulu’s on-demand catalog with Disney+ and ESPN+, and includes a three-day free trial for new users.
Switzerland vs. Colombia World Cup Game Date, Time
Switzerland and Colombia face off at 4 p.m. ET in the final Round of 16 game of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The match will air on Fox, which you can access for free with a trial to DirecTV.
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