Switzerland Defeat Colombia on Penalties to Reach World Cup 2026 Quarter-Finals

Switzerland defeated Colombia 4-3 on penalties after a 0-0 draw through 120 minutes at BC Place in Vancouver to secure a place in the FIFA World Cup 2026 quarter-finals. Goalkeeper Gregor Kobel saved Cucho Hernández’s penalty before Rubén Vargas converted the decisive spot-kick to send Switzerland through.

The victory sends Switzerland into their first World Cup quarter-final since 1954, where they will face defending champions Argentina. Colombia were eliminated after a tightly contested knockout match that remained level through regulation and extra time.

Source: FIFA official updates