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FIFA World Cup 2026: Switzerland beat Colombia on penalties to reach World Cup quarter-finals

Swiss goalkeeper Gregor Kobel then regained the initiative for his team, brilliantly saving Cucho Hernandez's effort.

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Gregor Kobel of Switzerland saves the Colombia's third fourth penalty taken by Cucho Hernandez of Colombia in a penalty shootout during the FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 16 match between Switzerland and Colombia at BC Place Vancouver in Vancouver. Pic/AFP

Gregor Kobel of Switzerland saves the Colombia's third fourth penalty taken by Cucho Hernandez of Colombia in a penalty shootout during the FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 16 match between Switzerland and Colombia at BC Place Vancouver in Vancouver. Pic/AFP

Switzerland beat Colombia 4-3 on penalties after a goalless draw on Tuesday to set up a quarter-final with defending champions Argentina. The two teams cancelled each other out in the final game of the last 16 -- the last match to be played at the 2026 tournament outside the United States.

Colombia's Davinson Sanchez hit the bar in a nerve-wracking shootout but Switzerland defender Manuel Akanji ballooned his effort over, meaning it was all square again. Swiss goalkeeper Gregor Kobel then regained the initiative for his team, brilliantly saving Cucho Hernandez's effort.

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