World Cup 2026 today: Live updates, news as Argentina beat Egypt 3-2 to reach quarterfinals, Switzerland edge Colombia on penalties - July 8
Right subs at the right time were key for Swiss win, says coach Yakin
Switzerland and Colombia scoreless at the half as both teams vie for spot in World Cup quarterfinals
Ruben Vargas converted the decisive penalty and Switzerland advanced to the World Cup quarterfinals, beating Colombia 4-3 in a shootout after a scoreless draw
"This is what sets this World Cup apart. It's very complicated. All the games are going to be very difficult."
Switzerland held their nerve in a tense shootout to defeat Colombia 4-3 on penalties in a dramatic ending in Vancouver to what was widely dubbed one of the worst game of this World Cup. The contest was scoreless after 120 minutes and a penalty misses from Colombia’s Davinson Sanchez and an all-important save from goalkeeper Gregor Kobel ensured that Switzerland will meet Argentina in the quarter-finals.
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Switzerland and Colombia have endured in an even battle as both sides have failed to score in normal time, and the game has gone to extra time., Football News, Times Now
The winner of the Switzerland vs Colombia clash will take on either Argentina or Egypt in the FIFA World Cup 2026 quarter-final on Saturday.
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