Switzerland beat Colombia on penalties to reach World Cup quarter-finals

Meanwhile, Switzerland advanced to the quarter-finals of the 2026 FIFA World Cup by defeating Colombia 4-3 on penalties following a tense, scoreless draw on Wednesday. Goalkeeper Gregor Kobel was the hero, making a crucial shootout save to set up a quarter-final clash with defending champions Argentina.

Swiss goalkeeper Gregor Kobel secured the win by brilliantly denying Cucho Hernández, which paved the way for substitute Rubén Vargas to confidently stroke the decisive fifth spot-kick into the bottom corner. Switzerland moves on to face Argentina in the quarter-finals on July 12.