Switzerland have booked a place in the quarter-finals of the 2026 FIFA World Cup after defeating Colombia 4-3 on penalties following a goalless draw in their Round of 16 clash at BC Place in Vancouver.
Both teams failed to break the deadlock after 120 minutes despite creating several scoring opportunities. Swiss goalkeeper Gregor Kobel emerged as the hero of the shootout with a crucial save, while Ruben Vargas converted the decisive penalty to seal Switzerland’s first World Cup quarter-final appearance since 1954.
The victory sets up a quarter-final showdown between Switzerland and defending champions Argentina, who advanced earlier after a dramatic comeback victory over Egypt.
