Switzerland secured a place in the quarter-finals of the 2026 FIFA World Cup after defeating Colombia 4-3 in a dramatic penalty shootout following a goalless Round of 16 clash at BC Place in Vancouver.
Neither side could find a breakthrough across 120 minutes despite creating several scoring opportunities. Colombia came closest through Jhon LucumÃ, whose effort struck the crossbar, while Switzerland threatened through Zeki Amdouni and Ruben Vargas but failed to convert their chances.
With the match deadlocked after extra time, the Swiss kept their composure in the shootout, emerging 4-3 winners to book their place in the last eight.
Switzerland will now face defending champions Argentina in the quarter-finals after edging one of the tournament's most closely contested knockout ties.
