Roy WardUpdated July 8, 2026 — 6:04am,first published 5:33amWho do you have?By Latest Posts6.04amColombians dominate inside stadiumBy Roy WardAs we’ve seen throughout this world cup, the Colombian fans have packed the stadium in Vancouver mirroring what we’ve seen in the US and Mexico for the earlier matches.You can see the yellow in the stands and here them booing when Switzerland has the ball.The match has begun.Colombia fans before the World Cup round of 16 match.AP Photo/Lindsey WassonJames Rodriguez #10 of Colombia greets Jimmy Butler of the NBA’s Golden State Warriors.Getty ImagesPinned post from 5.58amWho do you have?By 5.49amHappy tears for triumphant MessiBy Atlanta: Lionel Messi did it yet again at this year’s World Cup.The Argentina great scored another goal – his eighth of the tournament – and led his team to an improbable 3-2 victory over Egypt on Tuesday (Wednesday morning AEST) despite trailing by two with only 11 minutes of regulation time to play.Lionel Messi celebrates Argentina’s victory over Egypt.Getty ImagesThe defending champions will next face either Switzerland or Colombia in the quarter-finals on Saturday in Kansas City, Missouri.Messi, who was in tears after the final whistle, scored his record-extending 21st goal at the World Cup in the 83rd minute to level the score at 2-2.5.43amGolden Boot leaderboardBy Despite all the chaos from Argentina’s 3-2 win this morning, which included a missed penalty from Lionel Messi in the first half, the Argentinian legend still has the lead in the Golden Boot race due to his second-half goal earlier today.5.31amTearful Messi inspires Argentina to stunning comeback win over EgyptBy Atlanta: Lionel Messi inspired Argentina to a remarkable World Cup fightback as they came from two goals down to beat Egypt 3-2 in a dramatic last-16 game on Tuesday before sobbing tears of relief at the final whistle.The holders were trailing 2-0 and 11 minutes from a shock defeat, but goals by Cristian Romero, Messi and two minutes into stoppage time from Enzo Fernandez kept them in the competition.Lionel Messi of Argentina celebrates.Getty ImagesEgypt had been on the brink of one of the great World Cup upsets after Yasser Ibrahim and Mostafa Zico scored excellent goals, one in each half, and Messi had squandered an early penalty.The North Africans fell apart in the closing stages, however, as the 39-year-old Messi, whose record World Cup goal haul is now up to 21, orchestrated Argentina’s dramatic revival.5.29amHuge loss as Swiss lose leading scorerBy Vancouver: Switzerland standout Johan Manzambi will miss the team’s round-of-16 match at the World Cup against Colombia on Tuesday with an injury.Manzambi was one of three Swiss players who left training early Monday in the team’s final preparations before Tuesday’s match.Switzerland’s Johan Manzambi (9) and Ricardo Rodriguez (13) celebrate after scoring during the World Cup Group B soccer match between Switzerland and Bosnia.AP Photo/Jayne Kamin-OnceaThe other two players, Ruben Vargas and Djibril Sow, were available off the bench.Switzerland coach Murat Yakin said Monday that the players would undergo further “medical examination” to see whether they could play against Colombia.5.27amGood morningBy G’day everyone. It’s Roy Ward here and I’ll be taking you through the last of the round of 16 matches at the FIFA World Cup this morning as Colombia takes on Switzerland.If you have just got up, I’d check SBS for the highlights of Argentina’s stunning late comeback against Egypt as Messi led the world champions to a 3-2 win after being 2-0 down in the second half.Our game is due to start at 6am AEST. Enjoy the hours to come and remember that we have to have a result so extra time and penalties remain a possibility if they are tied at full-time.1 of 1