Argentina narrowly advance to the quarter finals of the World Cup in dramatic 3-2 thriller over Egypt, while Switzerland edge out Columbia in penalties.

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

Gregor Kobel stars as Switzerland beat Colombia on penalties to reach the World Cup quarter-finals for the first time in 72 years

Switzerland stayed patient and benefited from the right substitutes at the right time to edge past Colombia on penalties on Tuesday and reach the World Cup quarterfinals, Swiss coach Murat Yakin said.

Ruben Vargas delivered the deciding goal in the fifth round of a penalty shootout and Switzerland advanced to the quarterfinals of the World Cup following a scoreless draw Tuesday against Colombia. Switzerland goalkeeper Gregor Kobel made a key diving save on Colombia’s Cucho Hernandez in the fourth round of PKs.

Switzerland reached the FIFA World Cup 2026 quarter-finals after defeating Colombia 4-3 on penalties following a tense 0-0 draw in Vancouver. Gregor Kobel produced several crucial saves before the Swiss held their nerve in the shootout,

In a match with few fireworks, the Swiss were patient against the Colombians and their enthusiastic fans.After a scoreless draw, Ruben Vargas converted the decisive penalty and Switzerland advanced to the World Cup quarterfinals,

Switzerland's Ruben Vargas (left) celebrates with teammates after landing the winner in a penalty shootout at the end of a scoreless World Cup round-of-16 match against Colombia on Tuesday.[Photo/Agencies] VANCOUVER,