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Cucho Hernandez misses penalty as Colombia falls to Switzerland in shootout

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Last updated Jul 8, 2026

Cucho Hernandez misses penalty as Colombia falls to Switzerland in shootout
Summary

Cucho Hernandez missed a crucial penalty kick during Colombia's 4-3 shootout loss to Switzerland on July 7 in the World Cup round of 16. Hernandez entered the match in the 82nd minute, but after a scoreless draw in regulation and extra time, Colombia was unable to convert three of its penalty attempts. Hernandez's shot was saved by Swiss goalkeeper Gregor Kobel, leading to Colombia's elimination. Switzerland advances to the quarterfinals for the first time since 1954, while Colombia exits the tournament.

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  • •Colombia and Switzerland finished regulation and extra time tied 0-0.
  • •Hernandez replaced Luis Suarez in the 82nd minute.
  • •Colombia lost the shootout 4-3 after hitting the crossbar.
  • •Hernandez recorded 69 minutes across two appearances in the tournament.
  • •Switzerland advances to its first quarterfinal since 1954.
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  • 1:13 AMYahoo Sports — Ex-Crew striker Cucho Hernandez misses PK in Colombia's World Cup elimination
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Former Crew striker Cucho Hernandez missed his penalty kick attempt during Colombia's shootout vs Switzerland in the round of 16.

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