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

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Switzerland defeated Colombia 4-3 in a penalty shootout after a goalless 120 minutes of play.
Ruben Vargas scored the decisive penalty for Switzerland.
This victory marks Switzerland's first World Cup quarter-final appearance since 1954.
Switzerland will now face Argentina in the quarter-finals.

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Switzerland defeated Colombia 4-3 in a penalty shootout after their World Cup 2026 match ended in a goalless draw after 120 minutes. This victory secured Switzerland a place in the quarter-finals, their first since 1954.

Ruben Vargas scored the decisive penalty for Switzerland. According to Ethnos, goalkeeper Gregor Kobel was a key player for Switzerland during the penalty shootout.

With this win, Switzerland will face Argentina in the quarter-finals. The match against Colombia was described by some outlets, including Philenews and Naftemporiki, as a close and tactical encounter with few scoring opportunities.

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