FIFA World Cup 2026: Switzerland reaches quarter-finals after 72 years after defeating Colombia in penalty shootout

By Samira Vishwas On Jul 8, 2026

Switzerland Reaches Quarter Finals After 72 Years: In the round of 16 match of FIFA World Cup 2026, Switzerland created history by defeating Colombia 4-3 in the penalty shootout. With this victory, Switzerland has made it to the quarter-finals of the World Cup for the first time since 1954. Now he will face Argentina in the last-8.

A 90-minute match was played between the two teams, extra time was also given. But even after this she could not score a goal. During the match, both sides created many good chances, but neither team could convert them into goals. After this, the match was decided by penalty shootout, where Switzerland performed brilliantly and won.

I had full confidence in myself – vargas

For Switzerland, Ruben Vargas converted the decisive penalty to give the team a memorable victory. After the match, he said that he himself did not expect that he would be able to play in this match, but contributing to the team’s victory is a very special moment for him. He also said that he had full confidence in himself at the time of taking the penalty.

Before the start of the match, Switzerland suffered a big blow when the team’s key player Johan Mzambi was ruled out of the match due to a knee injury. In his absence, Switzerland had trouble attacking in the first half.

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Gregor Kobel’s brilliant goalkeeping

Gustavo Puerta from Colombia made a brilliant shot, which was stopped by Switzerland goalkeeper Gregor Kobel with an excellent save. In the second half, Luis Suarez also got a chance to score, but his shot went off target. At the same time, Switzerland’s Fabian Reeder’s volley was easily stopped by Colombia goalkeeper Camilo Vargas.

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Vargas played an important role

The match remained exciting even in extra time. Colombia’s John Lucumi’s header hit the crossbar, while Switzerland’s Zacky Amdouni’s shot was also saved by the goalkeeper. Ultimately, Gregor Kobel’s crucial save in the penalty shootout and Ruben Vargas’ excellent kick took Switzerland to the quarter-finals of the FIFA World Cup after 72 years.