Ruben Vargas sends Switzerland to the World Cup quarterfinals in shootout win over Colombia
Summary
Switzerland won a penalty shootout 4-3 against Colombia after a 0-0 draw in their World Cup round of 16 match. Ruben Vargas scored the winning penalty, sending Switzerland to the quarterfinals, where they will play Argentina.Key Facts
- The game took place on July 7, 2026, in Vancouver, British Columbia.
- The score was 0-0 after regular and extra time, leading to a shootout.
- Ruben Vargas scored the decisive penalty for Switzerland.
- Switzerland goalkeeper Gregor Kobel saved a penalty by Colombia’s Cucho Hernandez.
- Colombia’s defender Davinson Sanchez hit the crossbar in his penalty attempt.
- Switzerland reached the World Cup quarterfinals for the first time since 1954.
- Switzerland will face defending champion Argentina on July 11 in Kansas City, Missouri.
- Switzerland played without midfielder Johan Manzambi due to injury and also missed Luca Jaquez and Michel Aebischer.
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