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Switzerland booked their place in the FIFA World Cup quarter-finals after defeating Colombia 4-3 in a dramatic penalty shootout following a tense 0-0 draw after 120 minutes at BC Place in Vancouver on Tuesday.
With neither side able to find a breakthrough in normal or extra time, the Round of 16 clash was decided from the penalty spot, where the Swiss held their nerve to progress.
Colombia made the brighter start in the shootout as Juan Fernando Quintero converted the opening penalty before Granit Xhaka replied for Switzerland. Davinson Sánchez then saw his effort hit the crossbar, allowing Zeki Amdouni to put the Swiss ahead.
Jaminton Campaz restored parity by converting Colombia's third kick, but Manuel Akanji missed Switzerland's next attempt to keep the contest level. Cedric Itten calmly scored to edge Switzerland back in front before Cucho Hernández's penalty was brilliantly saved, leaving Colombia on the brink.
Luis Díaz kept Colombia's hopes alive by converting his spot-kick, but Ruben Vargas stepped up to bury the decisive penalty and seal a 4-3 shootout victory for Switzerland.
The match itself produced few clear-cut opportunities despite both teams enjoying spells of dominance.
The first action of note came in the 21st minute when Kobel was forced into a flying save to keep out Gustavo Puerta's curling effort from the edge of the penalty area.
The Swiss stepped up a gear immediately after the first hydration break, with Camilo Vargas beating away a shot from Fabian Rieder before denying Dan Ndoye.
But the match was goalless at half-time, with two well-matched teams struggling for inspiration.
Switzerland started the second half on the front foot but Colombia also had their moments, with Luis Suarez lashing wastefully wide.
Both coaches made multiple changes in the second half but again struggled to create meaningful openings, with Colombia's star winger Luis Diaz kept quiet.
Ndoye flashed a shot across goal in stoppage time but nobody was able to get on the end of it and the match was 0-0 at the end of normal time.
The game belatedly burst into life in the first period of extra time.
Colombia defender Jhon Lucumi headed against the bar from a corner in the ninth minute and Kobel kept out a fierce effort from Jaminton Campaz as the South Americans upped the tempo.
At the other end, Vargas dived to his left to beat away an effort from substitute Zeki Amdouni.
Campaz missed a glorious chance to win the game with five minutes of time left on the clock.
With nothing to separate the teams, the game went to penalties.
Switzerland will face Argentina in Kansas City on Saturday after Lionel Messi's team earlier beat Egypt 3-2 in Atlanta.
Switzerland last reached the quarter-finals when they hosted the World Cup in 1954.
Updates
Penalties
Colombia
Quintero, scores
Davinson Sanchez, miss
Campaz, scores
Cucho Hernandez, miss (saved)
Luis Diaz, scores
Switzerland
Xhaka, scores
Amdouni, scores
Akanji, miss
Cedric Itten, scores
Ruben Vargas, scores
COL 3 - 4 SUI
Full Time (Extra Time): It's Penalties
Nothing could separate Switzerland and Colombia after 120 minutes, with both sides missing golden chances in extra time. The FIFA World Cup Round of 16 clash will now be decided by a dramatic penalty shootout.
115' Campaz wastes a glorious chance!
A costly mistake from Xhaka, who lets Vargas' goal kick bounce and is dispossessed while trying to clear. The ball falls kindly to Campaz with a clear sight of goal, but he somehow blazes his effort over the crossbar. What a chance for Colombia!
114' Xhaka curls it over!
Vargas cuts the ball back from the left into Granit Xhaka's path. The Swiss captain meets it with a curling left-footed effort from outside the box, but his strike drifts just over the crossbar.
112' End-to-end action!
Switzerland patiently work the ball around before sending a cross in from the right, but the Colombian defence deals with it comfortably and heads back to Camilo Vargas. At the other end, Colombia respond with a curling effort from the edge of the area, but the shot sails just over the crossbar.
105' Díaz denied by Swiss defence!
Richard Ríos dances through the middle before threading a pass into Luis Díaz. The Bayern winger creates space for a shot, but a Swiss defender gets across quickly to make a crucial block.
104' Vargas with a stunning save
Ulisses Garcia's cross takes a deflection and falls kindly for Dan Ndoye, who cuts it back into the middle. Cedric Itten lays it off for Zeki Amdouni, whose first-time effort is brilliantly kept out by a diving Camilo Vargas.
101' Campaz tests Kobel
Johan Campaz unleashes a powerful long-range effort, forcing Gregor Kobel to dive low and push the ball away at his near post. Colombia win another corner, but the attack comes to nothing as Jhon Lucumí is penalised for a foul on the Swiss goalkeeper.
99' Colombia hit the crossbar
Juan Fernando Quintero swings in a dangerous corner, and Jhon Lucumí rises highest to power a header towards goal. Gregor Kobel is beaten, but the effort crashes off the crossbar.
95' Sánchez goes into the book!
Davinson Sánchez becomes the first Colombia player to be shown a yellow card, with referee Ivan Barton booking the defender for a late challenge.
92' Penalty appeal dismissed!
Luis Díaz goes down inside the box after contact from Silvan Widmer, prompting loud appeals from Colombia. However, the assistant referee had already raised the offside flag in the build-up, meaning any potential penalty decision was ruled out.
Full Time: Switzerland 0-0 Colombia | Extra Time awaits
Neither side could find the breakthrough after 90 minutes, with Switzerland and Colombia finishing level at 0-0 in a tense Round of 16 contest.
90+1' Switzerland squander a golden chance!
A brilliant through ball splits the Colombian defence, and Dan Ndoye makes a clever run in behind to race onto it. However, the Swiss forward fails to hit the target, sending his effort wide when it looked easier to score.
84' Colombia denied by the offside flag
Johan Mojica wins the ball deep in his own half and picks out Juan Fernando Quintero with a superb diagonal pass. Quintero immediately slips a first-time ball into the box, and although Gregor Kobel fumbles the delivery, the offside flag is raised to halt the attack.
76' Ndoye's chance slips away
Dan Ndoye bursts through the middle after a perfectly weighted pass from Fabian Rieder and races past Daniel Muñoz. However, his first touch is too heavy, allowing Camilo Vargas to rush off his line and gather the ball.
72' Ugly scenes in the box!
Switzerland win a free-kick on the left, with Fabian Rieder's delivery headed clear. Muheim sends the ball back into the area, but the offside flag is raised. As Camilo Vargas comes out to punch the ball away, he collides heavily with Breel Embolo, leaving both players on the ground and requiring medical attention.
71' Substitution | Switzerland
Ricardo Rodriguez is subbed off for Miro Muheim
Hydration Break | Switzerland 0-0 Colombia
Switzerland have controlled possession for much of the second half, but Colombia continue to look dangerous on the counter. Both sides have had promising moments, yet neither has found the breakthrough in a tightly contested contest.
65' Substituion
James Rodriguez and Jhon Arias come off for Luis Quintero and Jaminton Campaz.
61' Yellow card for Suárez!
Luis Suárez is booked for pulling Gregor Kobel back as the Switzerland goalkeeper attempted to restart play.
60' Colombia threaten!
Granit Xhaka gives the ball away in a dangerous area, allowing Luis Díaz to launch a quick attack. His outside-of-the-boot pass towards Jhon Arias is blocked, and the rebound is comfortably gathered by Gregor Kobel.
53' Rieder hits the side netting
Fabian Rieder is brought down by Davinson Sánchez just outside the penalty area, giving Switzerland a dangerous free-kick. Rieder goes for goal, but his effort crashes into the side netting.
51' Xhaka shown first yellow
Granit Xhaka becomes the first player booked in the match after a late challenge, with the referee producing the opening yellow card of the game.
49' No penalty for Switzerland!
Dan Ndoye goes down inside the box after a neat one-two with Granit Xhaka, but Daniel Muñoz stays tight and does enough to prevent him from getting a clean run. The referee waves play on, and VAR quickly confirms the on-field decision.
47' Switzerland threaten early!
Rieder threads a fine through ball to Breel Embolo, but the Colombian defender stays tight and forces him wide. Moments later, Dan Ndoye beats his marker on the left and delivers a dangerous cross, but Michel Aebischer's replacement Djibril Sow slips as he shoots, sending his effort well off target.
Second half underway
Switzerland 0-0 Colombia
Half-time analysis
The sides head into the break level after an entertaining first half. Switzerland created the clearer openings, forcing Camilo Vargas into two key saves, while Colombia threatened on the counter but managed just one shot on target from five attempts. The teams are evenly matched in possession at 50% each
Half-time
Switzerland 0-0 Colombia
42' Rieder with a vital intervention!
Colombia come close to a golden opportunity as Luis Díaz waits inside the box for the ball to run through to him with time to pick his spot. Fabian Rieder reads the danger brilliantly, getting there first to make a crucial interception and deny the Colombian winger.
38' Switzerland 0-0 Colombia
The score remains 0-0 as both sides continue to search for the opener. Colombia are seeing more of the ball, but Switzerland's defence is standing firm. James Rodríguez and Luis Díaz are trying to unlock the backline, yet the Swiss remain well organised and difficult to break down.
32' Switzerland keep pushing!
Granit Xhaka produces a brilliant defence-splitting pass from midfield to send Dan Ndoye through on goal. The Swiss forward drives into the box and gets his shot away, but Camilo Vargas makes another excellent save to deny Switzerland.
29' Switzerland denied!
What a chance for Switzerland to take the lead! Fabian Rieder unleashes a powerful strike on target, but Camilo Vargas reacts brilliantly to make a crucial save and keep Colombia level at 0-0.
27' Switzerland back in control!
Switzerland have regained control of possession, finding pockets of space between Colombia's lines and dictating the tempo. With little pressure from the Colombians, the Swiss are comfortably working the ball around and picking out passes into dangerous areas around the box.
Hydration Break
Switzerland 0-0 Colombia
21' Puerta tests Kobel!
A brilliant piece of build-up play from Colombia ends with Gustavo Puerta curling a superb effort towards goal. Gregor Kobel is equal to it, diving to make a fine save and tip the ball behind for a corner.
17' Colombia struggle to break through!
Colombia are slowly growing into the game after struggling to keep possession in the opening 10 minutes. Rodríguez’s clever back-heel briefly opens up space for Luis Díaz to run in behind, but the final pass is intercepted as Switzerland’s defence holds firm.
13' Switzerland survive danger!
Rodríguez delivers a dangerous free kick, won after foul on Diaz, into the box, but Lucumí is unable to get a touch as the ball is headed away. The rebound falls safely into the hands of Gregor Kobel.
9' Switzerland take control!
After a quick start from both sides, Switzerland are enjoying more possession. Colombia’s plan is clear, looking to send Luis Díaz sprinting down the left flank, but that approach is yet to create a real opening. Jashari is dispossessed in midfield, allowing Colombia to counter, but the Swiss defence quickly recovers to stop the attack.
6' Switzerland brilliant attack
A brilliant one-touch move from Switzerland creates space for Dan Ndoye on the left flank after a quick through ball from Freuler. Ndoye fires straight at Camilo Vargas, and the offside flag goes up. It would not have counted anyway, but Switzerland are starting to find openings.
4' Colombia create danger!
A dangerous ball into the box is aimed towards Luis Díaz, but Denis Zakaria tracks his run well and gets there first to clear it out for a corner. Rodríguez’s corner is then met by Breel Embolo, who heads it away.
2' Colombia press early on!
Colombia have started on the front foot, pressing high and putting Switzerland under pressure in the opening minutes.
Match underway
Switzerland 0-0 Colombia
Match to begin shortly
The FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 16 clash is set to begin shortly. Stay tuned for live scores, updates, commentary, goals and key moments from the match.
Switzerland vs Colombia head-to-head record
Switzerland and Colombia have faced each other only once before, with their previous meeting coming in the group stage of the 1994 FIFA World Cup. Goals from Herman Gaviria and Harold Lozano guided Colombia to a 2-0 victory over Roy Hodgson’s Switzerland side. However, the win was not enough to save Colombia’s campaign, as Colombia national football team finished bottom of their group.
Colombia Starting XI
Camilo Vargas, Johan Mojica, Daniel Muñoz, Jhon Lucumí, Davinson Sánchez, Jhon Arias, Jefferson Lerma, Gustavo Puerta, James Rodríguez (C), Luis Díaz, Luis Suárez.
Switzerland Starting XI
Gregor Kobel, Manuel Akanji, Nico Elvedi, Ricardo Rodríguez, Denis Zakaria, Remo Freuler, Granit Xhaka (C), Fabian Rieder, Dan Ndoye, Breel Embolo, Ardon Jashari.
Where or how to watch Colombia vs Switzerland match?
India: Unite8 Sports, Zee5
USA: Fox Sports
Mexico: TelevisaUnivision, TV Azteca
Canada: TSN, RDS, Crave, Noovo
Colombia: RCN TELEVISION SA, DGO, DSPORTS, Win Sports
Switzerland: SRF, RSI, RTS
Colombia’s FIFA World Cup journey so far
Uzbekistan 1-3 Colombia, Colombia 1-0 DR Congo, Colombia 0-0 Portugal, Colombia 1-0 Ghana (Round of 32).
Switzerland’s FIFA World Cup journey so far
Qatar 1-1 Switzerland, Switzerland 4-1 Bosnia and Herzegovina, Switzerland 2-1 Canada, Switzerland 2-0 Algeria (Round of 32).
Published: 08 Jul 2026, 01:03 am IST
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