Switzerland defeats Colombia in penalty shootout to reach World Cup quarter-finals
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 7, 2026, 11:36 PM
Last updated Jul 7, 2026
Switzerland secured a place in the World Cup quarter-finals after beating Colombia 4-3 in a penalty shootout following a scoreless draw on Tuesday in Kansas City. Both teams showcased contrasting styles in a tightly contested match but failed to find the net during regulation and extra time. Switzerland's advance marks their first quarter-final appearance since hosting the tournament in 1954. They now prepare to face defending champions Argentina, who won against Egypt earlier the same day.
- •Switzerland won 4-3 on penalties after a goalless draw.
- •Next up for Switzerland is Argentina on Saturday.
- •Colombia's last World Cup appearance ended without qualification in 2022.
- •Gustavo Puerta had a good chance for Colombia early on.
- 11:36 PMYahoo Sports — Switzerland edge Colombia in dramatic penalty shoot-out to set up World Cup quarter-final with Argentina
"Switzerland claimed a famous 4-3 win in a tense shoot-out after a goalless draw after extra-time in Kanas City, with Lionel Messi’s Argentina next, having survived a scare with Egypt
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