Switzerland reaches World Cup quarter-finals after penalty win

July 07, 2026

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.

The match took place on Tuesday at BC Place in Vancouver. Ruben Vargas scored the decisive penalty after misses from Davinson Sanchez and Manuel Akanji, with Gregor Kobel saving from Cucho Hernandez.

Switzerland progressed despite missing injured forward Johan Manzambi. Colombia created several chances but could not score, including efforts from Gustavo Puerta and Jaminton Campaz.

The Swiss will face defending champions Argentina in the quarter-finals on Saturday in Kansas City. Murat Yakin’s side topped Group B and won their round of 32 tie against Algeria before this result.

Colombia had beaten Ghana in the previous round but lost on penalties for the second consecutive World Cup appearance in the last 16.

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X users discussed Switzerland's 4-3 penalty shootout win over Colombia, highlighting the historic first quarterfinal appearance since 1954 and goalkeeper Kobel's key saves. Posts included factual recaps, celebratory notes on record-breaking moments, and breakdowns of the tense defensive match leading to Argentina matchup.

🇨🇭 SWITZERLAND ARE THROUGH!

Switzerland defeated Colombia 4-3 on penalties after a thrilling 0-0 draw to book a World Cup Quarterfinal

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— Worlds Trends (@usatrendsz) 2026年7月8日

Kobel penalty heroics send Switzerland past Colombia 4-3 on penalties to set up Argentina quarter-final!

Switzerland are into the World Cup quarter-finals after beating Colombia 4-3 on penalties following a 0-0 draw after 120 minutes at BC Place Vancouver.

Gregor Kobel was the… pic.twitter.com/1mvYz9Wsn3

— Muhammad Areeb Uddin Sheikh Areeb Cricket World (@areeb_7official) 2026年7月8日

Kobel penalty heroics send Switzerland past Colombia 4-3 on penalties to set up Argentina quarter-final!

Switzerland are into the World Cup quarter-finals after beating Colombia 4-3 on penalties following a 0-0 draw after 120 minutes at BC Place Vancouver.

Gregor Kobel was the… pic.twitter.com/1mvYz9Wsn3

— Muhammad Areeb Uddin Sheikh Areeb Cricket World (@areeb_7official) 2026年7月8日

History rewritten. Switzerland are finally back in the FIFA World Cup quarterfinals after 72 years, surviving a dramatic penalty shootout against Colombia. 🇨🇭⚽ pic.twitter.com/z5MTIcUEsV

— DilTv (@DilsiTv) 2026年7月8日

Her supporting Colombia has now made Switzerland win their first penalty shootout ever at a major tournament.

They were 0-3 in penalty shootouts before today. And they were 0-3 in penalties taken in a penalty shootout at a world cup (they lost 0-3 on pens against Ukraine in…

— Seb Kowalke (@SebKowalke) 2026年7月8日

来源

• https://www.101greatgoals.com/football/world-cup-news/switzerland-colombia-report/
• https://www.101greatgoals.com/live/switzerland-v-colombia-live-commentary-updates-goals-stats-argentina/
• https://www.101greatgoals.com/football/world-cup-news/switzerland-vs-colombia-live-teams-line-ups-tv-channel-online-stream-stats/