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Switzerland Advances on Penalties

Published July 7, 2026 · Updated July 8, 2026 · The Guardian

Switzerland reached the World Cup quarter-finals for the first time since 1954 by defeating Colombia 4-3 on penalties in the last 16 match.

Switzerland advanced to the quarter-finals of the World Cup for the first time since 1954, beating Colombia 4-3 on penalties in a dramatic last 16 encounter. The match went to a shootout after a draw during regular and extra time. somethingsdifferent.biz

The victory marks a significant achievement for the Swiss team, who will now face their next challenge in the knockout stage of the tournament.

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