Switzerland knock out Colombia on penalties to reach World Cup quarter-finals
Switzerland defeated Colombia in a penalty shootout to advance to the quarter-finals of the 2026 World Cup. The match remained scoreless through 120 minutes of play, ending in a 4-3 penalty victory for the Swiss team.
Why it matters
This result determines the progression of the 2026 World Cup tournament bracket, impacting the upcoming schedule for the quarter-finals.
Switzerland race away after winning the penalty shootout against Colombia. Switzerland race away after winning the penalty shootout against Colombia. World Cup 2026 Switzerland knock out Colombia on penalties to reach World Cup quarter-finals Alexander Abnos at BC Place Vancouver Tue 7 Jul 2026 19.06 EDT Last modified on Wed 8 Jul 2026 06.42 EDT Share Prefer the Guardian on Google Davinson Sánchez looked to the heavens. Cucho Hernández trudged back to his teammates. By the end, the pair’s penalty misses sent the Colombian team to the grass in anguish as Switzerland danced in front of their supporters, nearly alone in a sea of yellow.
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