How to Watch Switzerland vs Colombia: BBC Radio 5 Live, Fox Sports and ITV Highlights for the 2026 FIFA World Cup Quarter-Final

Match date: 7 July 2026

How to Watch Switzerland vs Colombia: BBC Radio 5 Live, Fox Sports and ITV Highlights for the 2026 FIFA World Cup Quarter-Final

British fans can enjoy the second quarter-final of the 2026 FIFA World Cup between Switzerland and Colombia on Tuesday, 7 July 2026, at 21:00 UK time, with live audio commentary exclusively available on BBC Radio 5 Live, accessible via the BBC Sounds app, the BBC Sport website, or a digital radio, as the BBC continues its comprehensive coverage of the tournament in North America. For viewers in the United States, the match will be broadcast live on FOX ONE and Fox Sports, with multiple commentary teams including Darren Fletcher, Carli Lloyd, and Peter Schmeichel offering global analysis, while UK viewers wishing to catch post-match highlights can tune into ITV and ITV X, where presenter Laura Woods and commentator Seb Hutchinson will deliver expert coverage alongside pundits Duncan Ferguson, Karen Carney, and Jobi McAnuff. The world feed, led by Conor McNamara and Matt Holland, will also carry the match for international audiences, including on iHeart Radio and talkSPORT.

On BBC Radio 5 Live, the commentary team is led by presenter Mark Chapman, with main commentator Vicki Sparks—a veteran of over three decades in football broadcasting and long-time voice of Women’s Football on the BBC—delivering the live action. Joining her is co-commentator Dion Dublin, the former England striker and current BBC pundit, known for his insightful analysis and charismatic presence, and pundits Julien Laurens, the respected French football journalist and former director of L’Équipe covering Ligue 1, and Tim Vickery, one of the most authoritative voices on South American football, who has reported on the continent for over 30 years and is a regular contributor to BBC and ITV. This panel offers a unique blend of European, South American, and global perspectives, ensuring fans understand the tactical nuances of both Switzerland’s disciplined structure and Colombia’s explosive attacking flair.

For American audiences, FOX ONE features a powerful commentary team led by presenter Pien Meulensteen and co-presenter Jules Breach, with main commentator Darren Fletcher (who also serves as a commentator on other Fox platforms) delivering live play-by-play. The co-commentator Owen Hargreaves, a former England and Manchester United players, adds tactical depth, while the pundit panel includes stars like Carli Lloyd (two-time World Cup winner), John Obi Mikel (former Chelsea midfielder), Peter Schmeichel (1992 Euro winner and Manchester United legend), Javier Hernández (“Chicharito”, one of Mexico’s greatest), Clarence Seedorf (AC Milan and Real Madrid champion), and former FIFA official Joe Machnik, who provides refereeing insight. This diverse lineup reflects Fox’s commitment to global football culture, appealing to fans across the US and Latin America.

In the UK, ITV X offers free-to-air highlights with presenter Laura Woods, a former Sky Sports presenter and now a key voice across ITV’s football coverage, and commentator Seb Hutchinson, who has become a regular on ITV’s World Cup commentary team. The co-commentator Andros Townsend, a former England international and current pundit, joins the talented panel of pundits Duncan Ferguson (Scotland’s iconic striker and interim manager), Karen Carney (England Euro 2020 captain and BBC/ITV pundit), and Jobi McAnuff (Jamaican international and Football League veteran). This team brings a strong British and international perspective, ideal for fans who want context and tactical breakdown after the final whistle.

RTE 2 in Ireland will also broadcast the match live with presenter Tony O’Donoghue, commentator Adrian Eames, and co-commentator Keith Treacy, alongside pundits Richie Sadlier and Stephen Kelly, offering Irish viewers a dedicated local broadcast. The world feed, handled by Conor McNamara and Matt Holland, ensures global accessibility, including on iHeart Radio and talkSPORT, where Adrian Durham presents commentary by Adam Bridge and co-commentator Dean Ashton for UK radio audiences seeking an alternative to BBC Radio 5 Live.

Whether you’re listening live on BBC Radio 5 Live, watching on FOX ONE, or catching highlights on ITV X, this quarter-final between Switzerland and Colombia promises high drama, tactical brilliance, and emotional intensity. For more on the broadcasters and their teams, visit Goal.com’s official guide to BBC and ITV commentators and pundits for the 2026 World Cup.

Article generated: 7 July 2026, 21:26 GMT