Ruben Vargas sends Switzerland to first World Cup quarterfinals since 1954 in shootout win over Colombia
Switzerland has advanced to the World Cup quarterfinals with a 4-3 shootout win over Colombia after a scoreless draw. This marks Switzerland's first quarterfinals appearance since 1954, and they will next face defending champion Argentina on Saturday. The match was tightly contested, with Switzerland having a slight edge in possession and Colombia adopting a more attack-oriented approach.
- ▪Ruben Vargas converted his penalty to secure the win for Switzerland.
- ▪Switzerland had not reached the quarterfinals of a World Cup since hosting the tournament in 1954.
- ▪Colombia defender Davinson Sanchez's penalty attempt hit the crossbar and Switzerland goalkeeper Gregor Kobel saved an attempt by Cucho Hernandez.
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