Vancouver, July 8, 2026 – The Europe Today: Switzerland booked their place in the FIFA World Cup 2026 quarter-finals after defeating Colombia 4-3 in a penalty shootout following a goalless draw in their Round of 16 encounter at BC Place in Vancouver on Tuesday.
Neither side was able to break the deadlock over 90 minutes or during extra time in a tightly contested match, with disciplined defending and strong goalkeeping forcing the contest into a penalty shootout. Switzerland held their nerve from the spot to secure victory and advance to the last eight.
The result sends Switzerland into the World Cup quarter-finals for the first time since 1954, ending a 72-year wait for a place among the tournament’s final eight.
Switzerland will now face defending champions Argentina in the quarter-finals, with the South American side having staged a dramatic 3-2 comeback victory over Egypt earlier in the day.
The Swiss also extended their impressive recent form, having suffered just one defeat in their last 19 international matches, as they continue their quest for a historic World Cup campaign.
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