Switzerland vs Colombia highlights 2026 World Cup

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 72 YEARS OF PAIN ENDED! How Switzerland Shocked Colombia to Make World Cup History!



In a high-stakes, nerve-shredding Round of 16 clash at a sea-of-yellow BC Place in Vancouver, Switzerland defeated Colombia 4–3 on penalties following a gritty 0–0 draw after extra time. With this dramatic victory, the Swiss have marched into the FIFA World Cup quarter-finals for the first time since 1954, ending over seven decades of round-of-16 heartbreak.


Match Timeline & Key Moments

Despite the immense tactical battle on display, clear-cut scoring opportunities were rare as both sides leaned heavily on their defensive discipline.



  • 21st Minute: Colombia’s Gustavo Puerta unleashed a curling effort from 18 yards out, forcing Swiss goalkeeper Gregor Kobel into a spectacular diving save.

  • 32nd Minute: Fabian Rieder found space from a tight angle, testing Colombian goalkeeper Camilo Vargas in what would turn out to be Switzerland's final shot on target of the entire match.

  • 91st Minute: Deep into stoppage time, Swiss winger Dan Ndoye dragged a low shot agonizingly wide of the far post.

  • 102nd Minute: In extra time, Colombia came inches away from a winner when center-back Jhon Lucumí’s powerful header crashed off the crossbar.



The Penalty Shootout Breakdown

With both teams deadlocked after 120 minutes, the ultimate test of nerves unfolded from the penalty spot:

RoundColombiaSwitzerlandShootout Score
1Juan Fernando Quintero (Goal)Granit Xhaka (Goal)1 – 1
2Davinson Sánchez (Miss - Crossbar)Zeki Amdouni (Goal)1 – 2
3Jaminton Campaz (Goal)Manuel Akanji (Miss - Over)2 – 2
4Cucho Hernández (Saved by Kobel)Cedric Itten (Goal)2 – 3
5Luis Díaz (Goal)Ruben Vargas (Goal)3 – 4

Gregor Kobel was the hero of the evening, denying Cucho Hernández with a crucial save before Ruben Vargas stepped up to calmly slot home the decisive fifth penalty, sparking wild celebrations among the Swiss squad.



What's Next?

Switzerland’s reward for historic progression is a massive quarter-final showdown against defending champions Argentina in Kansas City, after Lionel Scaloni's men pulled off a 3–2 comeback win over Egypt.



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