Switzerland and Colombia play a tense Round of 16 match that finishes 0-0 after 120 minutes, sending the contest to a penalty shoot-out. Switzerland wins the shoot-out 4-3, with goalkeeper Gregor Kobel making a decisive save to keep the tie alive and ensure the Swiss advance. Multiple reports highlight the match as closely fought and cagey, with both teams failing to break the deadlock in regular time and extra time. In the shoot-out, Rubén Vargas converts Switzerland’s winning penalty, completing a successful sequence for the Swiss. Colombia’s Cucho Hernández has his penalty saved by Kobel, while at least one Colombian attempt hits the frame. After Switzerland’s victory, they set up a quarter-final meeting with defending champions Argentina. Coverage also notes that Switzerland may have a late injury concern involving Johan Manzambi, reported as unavailable for the next match after an injury in the Round of 16.
Switzerland beat Colombia 4-3 on penalties to reach World Cup quarter-finals against Argentina
Switzerland and Colombia play a tense Round of 16 match that finishes 0-0 after 120 minutes, sending the contest to a penalty shoot-out. Switzerland wins the shoot-out 4-3, with goalkeeper Gregor Kobe...
- The match ends 0-0 after 120 minutes, so it is decided by penalties.
- Switzerland wins the penalty shoot-out 4-3 against Colombia.
- Gregor Kobel makes a key shoot-out save to help Switzerland advance.
- Rubén Vargas scores Switzerland’s winning penalty.
- Switzerland advance to play Argentina in the World Cup quarter-finals.
Ruben Vargas converted his penalty and Switzerland advanced to the World Cup quarterfinals with a 4-3 shootout win over Colombia after a scoreless draw.
1 hour agoGregor Kobel is Switzerland's penalty hero, after pulling off a stunning shootout save from Colombia's Cucho Hernandez to help set up a quarter-final clash with Argentina.
1 hour agoWatch the full penalties as Switzerland beat Colombia 4-3 in the shootout to advance to the quarter-finals.
1 hour agoSwitzerland 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.
2 hours agoSwitzerland reached the FIFA World Cup 2026 quarter-finals after defeating Colombia 4-3 on penalties following a tense 0-0 draw in Vancouver. Gregor Kobel produced several crucial saves before the Swiss held their nerve in the shootout, with Rubén Vargas converting the winning penalty. Murat Yakin's side now faces defending champions Argentina and Lionel Messi in the last eight.
2 hours agoRuben Vargas converted his penalty and Switzerland advanced to the World Cup quarterfinals with a 4-3 shootout win over Colombia after a scoreless draw on Tuesday.
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