Switzerland defeats Colombia in shootout to reach World Cup quarterfinals
ESPN • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 7, 2026, 11:37 PM
Last updated Jul 7, 2026
Switzerland advanced to the quarterfinals of the World Cup for the first time since 1954, defeating Colombia 4-3 in a penalty shootout in Vancouver on Tuesday. The match remained goalless after 120 minutes, with both teams having limited chances during regular play. Colombia had opportunities in extra time but could not capitalize. Ruben Vargas converted the decisive penalty after Manuel Akanji missed for Switzerland. The Swiss will now face defending champions Argentina in the quarterfinals.
- •Switzerland won 4-3 on penalties after a scoreless match.
- •The game was held in Vancouver on July 7, 2026.
- •Ruben Vargas scored the deciding penalty for Switzerland.
- •Colombia hit the crossbar and missed key chances in extra time.
- •Switzerland will play Argentina in the quarterfinals.
- 12:04 AMESPN — Swiss beat Colombia in shootout, Argentina next
- 11:48 PMYahoo Sports — Swiss beat Colombia for first World Cup quarter-final in 72 years
- 11:23 PMYahoo Sports — Switzerland Edge Colombia On Penalty Kicks To Make First World Cup Quarterfinal Since 1954
- 11:08 PMYahoo Sports — Switzerland face Argentina in World Cup quarterfinal after beating Colombia
"Switzerland reached the World Cup quarter-finals for the first time in 72 years with a 4-3 victory on penalties over Colombia on Tuesday in the concluding round of 16 match. Ruben Vargas converted the deciding spot-kick after team-mate Manuel Akanji missed for the third time in a shoot-out, but Colombia had Davinson Sánchez hit the underside of the bar and Cucho Hernandez's effort saved by Gregor Kobel.
"Switzerland beat Colombia 4-3 in a penalty shootout in Vancouver on Tuesday to reach the quarterfinals of the World Cup for the first time since 1954.
"Switzerland beat Colombia on penalties in World Cup last 16 to set up quarterfinal meeting with Argentina.
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External links- ESPNJul 8, 2026, 12:04 AMSwiss beat Colombia in shootout, Argentina next
Switzerland beat Colombia 4-3 in a penalty shootout in Vancouver on Tuesday to reach the quarterfinals of the World Cup for the first time since 1954.
- Yahoo SportsJul 7, 2026, 11:48 PMSwiss beat Colombia for first World Cup quarter-final in 72 years
Switzerland reached the World Cup quarter-finals for the first time in 72 years with a 4-3 victory on penalties over Colombia on Tuesday in the concluding round of 16 match. Ruben Vargas converted the deciding spot-kick after team-mate Manuel Akanji missed for the third time in a shoot-out, but Colombia had Davinson Sánchez hit the underside of the bar and Cucho Hernandez's effort saved by Gregor Kobel.
- Yahoo SportsJul 7, 2026, 11:23 PMSwitzerland Edge Colombia On Penalty Kicks To Make First World Cup Quarterfinal Since 1954
Switzerland prevailed 4-3 in a penalty shootout.
- Yahoo SportsJul 7, 2026, 11:08 PMSwitzerland 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.
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