Switzerland advanced to the quarterfinals after defeating Colombia on penalties in the round of 16 of the 2026 World Cup at BC Place Stadium, Vancouver.
In this match, the two teams played a goalless draw for 120 minutes before Switzerland was able to emerge victorious after winning 4-3 in the penalty shootout, according to FIFA records.
Next, in the quarter-finals of the 2026 World Cup, Switzerland will face defending champions Argentina at Arrowhead Stadium, Kansas.
In this match, Colombia created the first opportunity through Gustavo Puerta's shot which was still blocked by Swiss goalkeeper Gregor Kobel.
Next, it was Switzerland's turn to threaten through Fabian Rieder's individual action, but the opportunity was thwarted by Colombian goalkeeper Camilo Vargas.
Rieder created another chance for Switzerland with a free kick, but this time his shot went wide of the Colombian goal.
Both teams failed to score in the 90 minutes of the match, forcing the match into extra time.
