Switzerland beat Colombia to reach World Cup quarter-finals

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July 7, 2026

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Switzerland beat Colombia to reach World Cup quarter-finals

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VANCOUVER, Canada (AFP)—Switzerland defeated Colombia in a penalty shootout in Vancouver on Tuesday to reach the quarter-finals of the World Cup.

Switzerland will now face Argentina in the last eight after prevailing 4-3 on penalties against the Colombians after the match finished 0-0 after extra time.

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