Switzerland Beat Colombia 4-3 on Penalties to reach the FIFA World Cup 2026 Quarter-Finals | Switzerland vs Colombia Result
Switzerland reached the quarter-finals of the FIFA World Cup 2026 after beating Colombia 4-3 in a dramatic penalty shootout. The match took place at BC Place, Vancouver, on July 7. The match ended 0-0 after 120 minutes of no-scoring football. Goalkeeper Gregor Kobel made important saves for Switzerland. Substitute Rubén Vargas scored the winning penalty. Switzerland reached the last eight of the World Cup for the first time since 1954.
Switzerland vs Colombia Match Summary
First Half and Normal Time: No Goals
- Colombia had the best chance in the first half as the ball was in their control. Gustavo Puerta made a shot in the 21st minute but it was saved by Gregor Kobel.
- Switzerland created chances to score with players Fabian Rieder and Dan Ndoye, but the goalkeeper of Colombia, Camilo Vargas, saved each goal.
- Switzerland‘s player Djibril Sow made a shot over the bar in the second half of the match.
- Rieder's free-kick hit the side netting. Luis Suárez also missed a good chance for Colombia.
- The match ended 0-0 after 90 minutes.
Extra Time and Penalty Shootout
- Colombia had more of the ball in extra time. They created several chances to score.
- Jhon Lucumí's header hit the crossbar from a corner.
- Jaminton Campaz missed a great chance in the 115th minute by shooting over the bar.
- In the penalty shootout, Juan Fernando Quintero scored the first goal for Colombia.
- Granit Xhaka scored for Switzerland, even though the Colombia goalkeeper got a penalty on his shot.
- After that, Davinson Sánchez hit the crossbar for Colombia.
- In the very next moment, Zeki Amdouni scored his penalty for Switzerland.
- Switzerland goalkeeper Gregor Kobel saved Cucho Hernández's penalty.
- Switzerland's Cedric Itten and Colombia's Luis Díaz both scored their penalties.
- Rubén Vargas scored the final penalty to give Switzerland a 4-3 shootout win.
Match Statistics | Switzerland vs Colombia (FIFA World Cup 2026 Quarter-Finals)
| Statistic | Switzerland | Colombia |
| Full Time Score | 0 | 0 |
| Extra Time Score | 0 | 0 |
| Penalty Shootout | 4 | 3 |
| Possession | 50% | 50% |
| Total Shots | 10 | 15 |
| Shots on Target | 3 | 4 |
| Shots in Extra Time | 1 | 8 |
| Expected Goals (xG) | 0.35 | 1.03 |
| Big Chances Missed | 1 | 2 |
| Saves | 3 (Gregor Kobel) | 2 (Camilo Vargas) |
| Penalty Saves | 1 (Gregor Kobel) | 0 |
| Hit Woodwork | 0 | 1 (Jhon Lucumí) |
| Corners | 4 | 6 |
| Fouls | 12 | 14 |
| Yellow Cards | 1 | 2 |
| Offsides | 2 | 1 |
Man of the Match: Gregor Kobel (Switzerland)
Gregor Kobel was the best player in the match. The goalkeeper made three saves during the 120 minutes.Then he saved Cucho Hernández's penalty in the shootout. His save gave Switzerland the advantage of being alive in the match. Kobel did not let in a single goal during the entire match. He is one of the tournament's top
| Gregor Kobel | Match Performance |
| Saves (120 mins) | 3 |
| Penalty Saves | 1 (vs. Cucho Hernández) |
| Goals Conceded | 0 |
Top Performers of Switzerland vs Colombia
Rubén Vargas Scores the Winning Penalty
Rubén Vargas came on as a substitute in the match. He made a big difference for Switzerland. He stayed calm in the penalty shootout and scored the winning penalty past Colombia goalkeeper Camilo Vargas. It was his second goal contribution at this World Cup. He once again scored a goal when his team needed it the most.
Jaminton Campaz Misses a Big Chance
Jaminton Campaz was one of Colombia’s most dangerous players in the match. He had Colombia’s best chance to score in the 115th minute of extra time. Granit Xhaka lost the ball, and Campaz found himself alone against the Swiss goalkeeper. But he missed the chance and shot the ball over the goal. Campaz later scored his penalty in the shootout. Campaz played very well throughout the match.
Next Match Update
Switzerland will now face one of the World Cup champions, Argentina, in the quarter-finals on Saturday, July 12. The match will take place in Kansas City, Missouri. Colombia has been eliminated from the FIFA World Cup 2026. Their quarter-final dream is over. They have now been knocked out of World Cup appearances.
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FAQs
What was the result of Switzerland vs Colombia at the World Cup 2026?
The match ended 0-0 after extra time. Switzerland won 4-3 on penalties.
Who scored the winning penalty for Switzerland?
Substitute Rubén Vargas scored the winning penalty for Switzerland.
Who was the Man of the Match in the Switzerland vs Colombia match?
Goalkeeper Gregor Kobel was the standout performer in the match with three saves.He also saved a crucial penalty for Switzerland.
Which penalty did Kobel save in the shootout of Switzerland vs Colombia?
Kobel saved Cucho Hernández's penalty during the shootout.
Where was the Switzerland vs Colombia match being played?
The match was played at BC Place in Vancouver, Canada.
Which team had more chances in the match between Colombia and Switzerland?
Colombia had a higher xG of 1.03 compared to Switzerland's 0.35, showing they had the better opportunities overall.
Which team will Switzerland face in the quarter-finals?
Switzerland will face Argentina in the quarter-finals on July 12 in Kansas City.
When was the last time Switzerland reached the World Cup quarter-finals?
Switzerland last reached the quarter-finals in 1954. They hosted the tournament at that time.