The World Cup Round of 16 draws closer to a conclusion, with a fascinating matchup between two unheralded sides taking place in Melbourne between Colombia and Jamaica.
This was not a match up many predicted for this point in the tournament, with Colombia topping a group featuring Germany, and Jamaica emerging unscathed from a group containing France and Brazil (who are now going home thanks to Jamaica's achievements!).
It is proof of the unpredictability and the special nature of the World Cup, as these two countries qualify for the knockout rounds for the first time, and will now look to break more records by reaching the quarterfinals.
Colombia are a team backed by large support and young superstars, whilst the bedrock of Jamaica's campaign has been a defence yet to concede a goal.
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What time is Colombia vs Jamaica?
The Colombia vs. Jamaica's knockout round match will begin at 6:00 p.m. local time at Melbourne Rectangular Stadium.
- Date: Tuesday, August 8
- Time: 6:00 p.m. AEST (4:00 a.m. ET)
Here are the kick off times in selected region and territories around the world:
| Date | Kickoff time | |
| USA | Tue, August 8 | 4:00 a.m. ET |
| Canada | Tue, August 8 | 4:00 a.m. ET |
| UK | Tue, August 8 | 9:00 a.m. BST |
| Australia | Tue, August 8 | 6:00 p.m. AEST |
| India | Tue, August 8 | 1:30 p.m. IST |
| Hong Kong | Tue, August 8 | 4:00 p.m. HKT |
| Malaysia | Tue, August 8 | 4:00 p.m. MYT |
| Singapore | Tue, August 8 | 4:00 p.m. SGT |
| New Zealand | Tue, August 8 | 4:00 p.m. NZT |
Where to watch Colombia vs Jamaica
This tightly contested clash in the World Cup Round of 16 will be available to watch all over the world, on both TV as well as live streaming options online.
Fans in select regions of the world can stream the Women's World Cup live on FIFA+, including in Japan, Brazil, Indonesia and Thailand.
| TV channel | Streaming | |
| USA | Fox Sports 1, Telemundo (Spanish), Universo (Spanish) | Fubo, Fox Sports site/app, Peacock, Telemundo Deportes En Vivo (Spanish), Universo NOW (Spanish) |
| UK | ITV 1, RTE 2, STV Scotland | ITVX, RTE Player |
| Australia | Optus Sport | Optus Sport |
| Canada | TSN1, TSN 4, TSN 5, RDS | TSN+, RDS app, |
| India | — | FanCode |
| New Zealand | Sky Sport 1 NZ, Prime TV | Sky Sport NOW, Prime TV |
| Singapore | FIFA WWC CH01 | meWATCH |
| Hong Kong | Now Sports Prime | Now Player |
| Malaysia | — | FIFA+ |
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Colombia vs Jamaica lineups, team news
Colombia's lineup has remained largely unchanged during the tournament so far, with the only switches made being seen in the front line, with Leicy Santos and Lady Andrade being interchanged in the attacking midfield places.
The star of the show for the South American's has been Linda Caicedo, who scored in the opening match in part due to a keeper mistake, but there was no such incident with her goal against Germany, where she squeezed her way into the box, cut inside and deceived three German defenders before rifling a shot into the top corner, sending 40,000 people in Sydney into raptures.
Captain Daniela Montoya has started every game, but has always been withdrawn as one of the first substitutions by coach Nelson Abadia.
- Colombia projected starting lineup (4-2-3-1): Perez (GK): — C. Arias, Carabali, D. Arias, Vanegas — Montoya, Bedoya — Santos, Usme, Caicedo — Ramirez
Jamaica's surprise success has been based off a strong defence, which is one of only two at the competition — along with Japan —that is yet to concede a goal, with the sisters Allyson and Chantelle Swaby having imperious performances at centre-back, and goalkeeper Rebecca Spencer also being highly impressive.
Their back four has been protected by a holding midfielder in Vyan Sampson, which has made the Reggae Girlz very difficult to break down.
Up front they have world class Man City striker in Khadija Shaw, but her tournament has been underwhelming so far, being sent off in the opening match against France for two yellow cards, and failing to find the net, but she is a supreme talent who could prove the difference maker in this Round of 16 tie.
- Jamaica projected starting lineup (4-1-4-1): Spencer (GK): — Wiltshere, A. Swaby, C. Swaby, Blackwood — Sampson — Carter, Spence, Primus, Brown — Shaw
