Colombia lost to Switzerland in the round of 16 at the 2026 World Cup after a 0-0 draw over 120 minutes and a defeat in the penalty shootout.
The match took place on July 7, 2026. After 120 minutes without goals, Switzerland advanced to the quarterfinals by winning on penalties.
This elimination ends Colombia's campaign, which matched its best historical performance achieved in Brazil 2014, where it finished in fifth place.
The team led by Néstor Lorenzo had advanced from the group stage as leader of Group K after beating Uzbekistan 3-1, the Democratic Republic of the Congo 1-0 and drawing 0-0 with Portugal.
In the round of 16, Colombia defeated Ghana 1-0 in Kansas City with a goal by Jhon Arias.
