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Switzerland claims final quarter-final spot in World Cup 2026
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Switzerland claims final quarter-final spot in World Cup 2026

From ABC Color · () Spanish

Translated from Spanish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Switzerland secured the final quarter-final spot in the 2026 World Cup by defeating Colombia in a penalty shootout.
  • The match ended 0-0 after extra time, with Switzerland winning the shootout 4-3.
  • Switzerland will now face Argentina in the quarter-finals, while other quarter-final matchups include France vs. Morocco, Spain vs. Belgium, and Norway vs. England.

Switzerland has clinched the last quarter-final berth in the 2026 World Cup, overcoming Colombia in a dramatic penalty shootout. The tightly contested Round of 16 match concluded in a 0-0 draw after 120 minutes of play, with the Swiss emerging victorious 4-3 from the spot kicks.

This hard-fought victory sets up a significant quarter-final clash for Switzerland against Argentina, who are the sole remaining South American team in the tournament. Argentina advanced after a thrilling 3-2 comeback victory over Egypt.

The quarter-final stage is set to commence on Thursday, July 9, in Boston, featuring a match between France and Morocco. The following day, July 10, will see a European derby between Spain and Belgium in Los Angeles. The final quarter-final pairings will take place on July 11, with Norway facing England in Miami and Argentina taking on Switzerland in Kansas City.

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Originally published by ABC Color in Spanish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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