Switzerland beat Colombia 4-3 on penalties after a 0-0 draw in the 2026 FIFA World Cup round of 16 at BC Place in Vancouver on 7 July 2026, reaching the quarter-finals after 120 goalless minutes.
None - 0-0 after extra time; Switzerland won 4-3 on penalties.
Neither side could find a breakthrough across normal and extra time, sending a tense last-16 tie to a penalty shootout. Goalkeeper Gregor Kobel was the Swiss hero, with Colombia also hitting the woodwork, before Ruben Vargas held his nerve to score the decisive spot-kick. Switzerland's shootout win set up a quarter-final against Lionel Messi's Argentina. Watch the full Switzerland vs Colombia highlights and penalty shootout above.
Switzerland, 4-3 on penalties after a 0-0 draw.
0-0 after extra time; Switzerland won the shootout 4-3.
Ruben Vargas, for Switzerland.
Explore more highlights from this league
Turn on notifications and we'll ping you the moment fresh match highlights drop.