Vancouver, July 7 -- Swiss President Guy Parmelin rallied support for Switzerland's national football team ahead of its FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 16 clash against Colombia, urging fans to wear the national colours and join a social media campaign backing the side.

In a post on X from Mexico, where he is attending the tournament, Parmelin encouraged supporters to wear red and white and participate in the #NatiChallenge as Switzerland aimed to book a place in the quarter-finals.

"Tonight at 10 PM, Switzerland isn't just watching - it's playing with all its heart. Do like I'm doing here in Mexico for the World Cup round of 16 against Colombia: Wear something red and white and post it with #NatiChallenge. Let's be the 12th man together,"...