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Gregor Kobel discusses Switzerland's World Cup quarterfinal run

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 21, 2026, 9:11 AM

Last updated Aug 21, 2026

Gregor Kobel discusses Switzerland's World Cup quarterfinal run

Summary

Gregor Kobel reflected on his experience at the 2026 World Cup, where he helped Switzerland reach the quarterfinals for the first time since 1954. The Borussia Dortmund goalkeeper described the tournament as a significant achievement for the team and himself personally. Kobel was the top-rated goalkeeper according to Opta and described his crucial penalty save in the Round of 16 against Colombia as pivotal. As the new Bundesliga season approaches, with Dortmund set to play Bayern in the DFL Supercup, Kobel mentioned he had little time to rest after the World Cup. He expressed optimism for his future while acknowledging the importance of his recent performance.

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•Gregor Kobel helped Switzerland reach the World Cup quarterfinals for the first time since 1954.
•He made a crucial penalty save against Colombia in the Round of 16.
•Kobel was Opta's top-rated goalkeeper at the tournament.
•Dortmund will play Bayern in the DFL Supercup soon.
•Kobel looks forward to continuing his career and improving further.

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In an interview with the Bundesliga, Borussia Dortmund’s Gregor Kobel reflected on his experience helping Switzerland reach the quarterfinals of the tournament for the first time since 1954.“It wa...
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