Switzerland beat Colombia on penalties to reach World Cup quarter-finals

Switzerland has secured a spot in the 2026 FIFA World Cup quarter-finals after a tense Round of 16 clash against Colombia. The match, held at BC Place in Vancouver, concluded with a dramatic 4-3 penalty shootout victory for the Swiss after a goalless 120 minutes.

Both teams battled fiercely but could not find the back of the net during regulation time or the subsequent extra time. Colombia came close to breaking the deadlock when Jhon Lucumí's shot hit the crossbar. Switzerland also created opportunities through Zeki Amdouni and Ruben Vargas, but neither side managed to convert their chances, forcing the game into a penalty shootout.

In the shootout, Switzerland demonstrated composure under pressure, converting four penalties to Colombia's three. This victory seals their place in the last eight of the tournament.

Switzerland is now set to face the defending champions, Argentina, in a highly anticipated quarter-final match. The dramatic conclusion to the Switzerland-Colombia game completes the quarter-final lineup for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.