Switzerland Advances to Quarterfinals After 72 Years, Defeating Colombia in Penalty Shootout

In the final Round of 16 match held at BC Place Stadium in Vancouver, Canada, Switzerland defeated Colombia 4-3 in a penalty shootout to advance to the quarterfinals for the first time in 72 years. Kathmandu, 24 Ashad. After neither team scored during the regulation 90 minutes nor the additional 30 minutes of extra time, the game was decided by penalties. Colombia missed two penalties, which allowed Switzerland the opportunity to progress to the quarterfinals.

For Colombia, Juan Quintero, Jhamintón Campaz, and Luis Diaz converted their penalties, while Davinson Sanchez and Cuco Hernandez failed to score. Switzerland saw four players successfully convert penalties, with one player missing. Granit Xhaka, Xherdan Shaqiri, Cedric Itten, and Ruben Vargas scored, whereas Manuel Akanji missed his attempt.

Switzerland last reached the World Cup quarterfinals in 1954 and had since been eliminated in the group stages or Round of 16. Participating in their 13th World Cup, Switzerland has now advanced to the quarterfinals for the fourth time. Next, Switzerland will face defending champions Argentina for a spot in the semifinals.