Switzerland beats Colombia on penalties to reach quarterfinals

Switzerland eliminated Colombia on penalties Tuesday in Vancouver and will face Argentina in the World Cup 2026 quarterfinals.

After 120 minutes without a goal, Switzerland won 4-3 on penalties. Ruben Vargas converted the decisive kick.

The match took place in Vancouver. Neither team found the net during regular time or extra time.

Colombia shot first in the shootout. Quintero opened the scoring, but Kobel saved one attempt and several players missed.

Switzerland will meet Argentina, who qualified earlier in the day after a 3-2 win over Egypt.

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Swiss football team celebrating after winning penalty shootout against Colombia to reach World Cup quarter-finals
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Switzerland reaches World Cup quarter-finals after penalty win

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Switzerland defeated Colombia 4-3 on penalties following a 0-0 draw to advance to the World Cup quarter-finals for the first time since 1954.

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.

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Switzerland will take on Colombia on Tuesday in a World Cup round of 16 match at BC Place in Vancouver. A place in the quarter-finals is on the line for both sides.

Switzerland defeated Sweden 3-1 in the World Championship quarterfinal on May 28. Several controversial hits and disallowed goals sparked sharp criticism from Swedish players and officials. The result ended Sam Hallam's tenure as head coach.

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Switzerland will play Algeria in the round of 32 at the 2026 FIFA World Cup on Thursday in Vancouver. The match pits the Group B winners against one of the best third-placed teams.

Sweden's Tre Kronor team arrives in Zürich for a quarterfinal matchup against host nation Switzerland at the IIHF World Championship on Thursday. The Swedes secured their spot with a 4–2 win over Slovakia.

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