Colombia eliminated by Switzerland in World Cup penalty shootout
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 8, 2026, 7:51 AM
Last updated Jul 8, 2026
Colombia and Luis Díaz were eliminated from the World Cup after losing to Switzerland on penalties in the round of 16. The match, held in Vancouver, ended goalless after regulation and extra time. Despite chances for both sides, the tie progressed to a shootout, where Switzerland won 4-3. Díaz played the entire match and successfully converted his penalty but could not prevent his team from bowing out of the tournament.
- •Match ended 0-0 after 120 minutes.
- •Switzerland advanced by winning 4-3 in penalties.
- •Luis Díaz played the full match and scored his penalty.
- •The knockout stage match took place in Vancouver.
- •Colombia faced elimination in the round of 16.
- 7:51 AMYahoo Sports — Díaz & Colombia bow out of World Cup
"The World Cup dream is over for Luis Díaz and Colombia after Los Cafeteros were knocked out on penalties by Switzerland in the round of 16. There were no goals after 90 or 120 minutes in Vancouver d...
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