FIFA World Cup 2026: Switzerland vs Colombia, Switzerland won 4-3 
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Ruben Vargas sends Switzerland to the World Cup quarterfinals in shootout win over Colombia

Swiss edge Colombia on penalties to reach first World Cup quarterfinal since 1954

Vancouver, British Colombia | Ruben Vargas converted his penalty and Switzerland advanced to the World Cup quarterfinals with a 4-3 penalty shootout win over Colombia after a scoreless draw on Tuesday.

Switzerland will next face defending champion Argentina on Saturday at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, Missouri. Argentina defeated Egypt 3-2 earlier in the day.

Switzerland had not reached the quarterfinals of a World Cup since hosting the tournament in 1954. And the Swiss were shorthanded Tuesday without young midfielder Johan Manzambi, who was injured in training on Monday.

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