Switzerland Advances to World Cup Quarterfinals After Penalty Shootout Victory Over Colombia
Switzerland has made history by reaching the World Cup quarterfinals for the first time since 1954, defeating Colombia 4-3 in a penalty shootout after a goalless match. The decisive penalty was scored by Ruben Vargas, propelling Switzerland into a challenging match against Argentina, the reigning champions, who narrowly beat Egypt earlier in the day.
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Switzerland face Argentina in World Cup quarterfinal after beating Colombia
Switzerland beat Colombia on penalties in World Cup last 16 to set up quarterfinal meeting with Argentina.
Switzerland knock out Colombia on penalties to reach World Cup quarter-finals
Davinson Sánchez looked to the heavens. Cucho Hernández trudged back to his teammates. And by the end, the rest of the Colombian team were on the grass as Switzerland danced, nearly alone in a sea of yellow. Switzerland had prevailed on penalties, 4-3, bringing an emotional end to more than two hours of tense, tentative, and ludicrously goal-free football in the World Cup last 16. Switzerland advance to the quarter-finals for the first time since 1954, when that stage was the first in the knockout round of a Swiss-hosted tournament featuring a total of 16 teams. They will face a tall task to better that result, facing Lionel Messi and Argentina in Kansas City in four days’ time. Continue reading...
World Cup 2026: Switzerland beat Colombia on penalties to set up Argentina quarter-final
Ruben Vargas converted the final penalty to send Switzerland to their first World Cup quarter-final since 1954 after a goalless stalemate against Colombia in Vancouver on Tuesday. The Swiss go on to face title holders Argentina, who survived an almighty scare against Egypt earlier in the day.
Switzerland beat Colombia on penalties to earn final spot in World Cup quarter-finals
Switzerland beat Colombia 4-3 on penalties after a goalless draw on Tuesday to set up a World Cup quarter-final with defending champions Argentina. The Swiss held their nerve in the penalty shootout after the two teams cancelled each other out for 120 minutes in the final game of the last 16. Read our blog to find out how the match unfolded.