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World Cup 2026: Switzerland beat Colombia on penalties to set up Argentina quarter-final

Switzerland's players race to celebrate after Ruben Vargas slots in the winning penalty in Vancouver.
Switzerland's players race to celebrate after Ruben Vargas slots in the winning penalty against Colombia. © Simon Fearn, Reuters

Ruben Vargas converted the final penalty to send Switzerland to their first World Cup quarter-final since 1954 after a goalless stalemate against Colombia in Vancouver on Tuesday. The Swiss go on to face title holders Argentina, who survived an almighty scare against Egypt earlier in the day.

Switzerland ⁠beat Colombia 4-3 ​on penalties after a goalless draw stretched through 120 minutes on Tuesday, reaching the World Cup quarter-finals ​for the first time since 1954 and setting up a meeting with holders Argentina.

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