Manzambi, Vargas, and Sow leave training ahead of Colombia match
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 6, 2026, 11:36 PM
Last updated Jul 6, 2026
Swiss players Johan Manzambi, Rubén Vargas, and Djibril Sow left training early before their World Cup round of 16 match against Colombia on Tuesday. The team's coach, Murat Yakin, expressed concern over their potential absence, particularly with Manzambi, who has performed strongly in the tournament with three goals. The players will undergo medical examinations to determine their status for the match. Switzerland seeks to reach the World Cup quarterfinals for the first time since 1954, while Colombia advanced after a 1-0 victory over Ghana in the previous round.
- •Manzambi scored three goals in the tournament so far.
- •Switzerland looks to reach the quarterfinals for first time since 1954.
- •Colombia advanced after defeating Ghana 1-0 in the round of 32.
- •Yakin remains optimistic about his team's options despite potential absences.
- 6:18 AMYahoo Sports — Switzerland key player Manzambi doubtful for Colombia clash
- 11:36 PMYahoo Sports — Swiss breakout star Manzambi and 2 others leave training ahead of World Cup clash with Colombia
"The team announced that Manzambi, Rubén Vargas and Djibril Sow all cut training short, without providing specifics. “If they might not play tomorrow, it can be a huge issue for us,” coach Murat Yakin said. The potential loss of Manzambi is a concern for the Swiss.
"Switzerland's key player Johan Manzambi is doubtful for the World Cup last 16 match against Colombia on Tuesday. A day before the match, the midfielder had to cut short his training session.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJul 7, 2026, 6:18 AMSwitzerland key player Manzambi doubtful for Colombia clash
Switzerland's key player Johan Manzambi is doubtful for the World Cup last 16 match against Colombia on Tuesday. A day before the match, the midfielder had to cut short his training session.
- Yahoo SportsJul 6, 2026, 11:36 PMSwiss breakout star Manzambi and 2 others leave training ahead of World Cup clash with Colombia
The team announced that Manzambi, Rubén Vargas and Djibril Sow all cut training short, without providing specifics. “If they might not play tomorrow, it can be a huge issue for us,” coach Murat Yakin said. The potential loss of Manzambi is a concern for the Swiss.
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