
Swiss prevail in shootout to set up Argentina showdown in World Cup quarters
Switzerland beat Colombia in a 4-3 penalty shootout after a 3-3 draw to advance to the World Cup quarterfinals, where they will face Lionel Messi and Argentina.
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Switzerland beat Colombia in a 4-3 penalty shootout after a 3-3 draw to advance to the World Cup quarterfinals, where they will face Lionel Messi and Argentina.

Switzerland beat Colombia 4-3 on penalties after a 0-0 draw to reach the World Cup quarterfinals for the first time since 1954, to face defending champion Argentina. Argentina, trailing Egypt 2-0, mounted a dramatic comeback with Romero and Messi scoring, and Enzo Fernández earning a stoppage-time winner in a 3-2 victory.

Switzerland defeated Colombia 4-3 on penalties after a goalless extra time to reach the World Cup 2026 quarter-finals for the first time since 1954, where they will face Lionel Messi’s Argentina in Kansas City.

Switzerland beat Colombia 4-3 on penalties after a 0-0 draw through extra time at BC Place (Vancouver) to reach the World Cup quarter-finals, where they will face Argentina. Keeper Gregor Kobel saved Cucho Hernández’s penalty and Ruben Vargas scored the decisive spot-kick as Colombia’s shooters faltered and Switzerland advanced.

Switzerland forward Johan Manzambi is out with an injury ahead of the World Cup Round of 16 clash against Colombia.

Colombia’s traveling fanbase turned Vancouver into a yellow-outside-the-hotel scene ahead of the World Cup Round of 16 clash with Switzerland, in a Beatlemania-like display as fans back their team. The winner of the Vancouver match advances to face Argentina after Argentina’s comeback win over Egypt.

A betting analyst predicts Switzerland will upset Colombia in a high-scoring World Cup Round of 16 matchup in Vancouver, backing Switzerland to win at +270, Over 2.5 goals, and Breel Embolo to score. The piece notes Switzerland’s strong attacking form and Colombia’s difficulties against top opposition, with Córdobaout for Colombia and no key Swiss injuries reported. The game is in a dome with kickoff at 4 p.m. ET.

Switzerland and Colombia meet in Vancouver for the World Cup 2026 last-16, with James Rodríguez starting for Colombia and Switzerland’s Johan Manzambi ruled out with a knee injury, replaced by Ardon Jashari; pre-match lineups show Switzerland in a 4-2-3-1 and Colombia in a 4-3-3, referee Iván Bartón overseeing the tie; kick-off is 1pm local time as both sides chase a quarter-final berth and a chance to mirror their best World Cup runs.

Nigel Seeley previews the Switzerland–Colombia clash in the 2026 FIFA World Cup, outlining key tactical matchups, likely lineups, and betting angles with recommendations on goals, match outcome, and standout players.

Switzerland and Colombia meet in Vancouver for a World Cup 2026 Round of 16 clash, each aiming to reach the quarterfinals. Colombia arrive as dangerous outsiders with a stingy defense, having topped their group, while Switzerland rely on breakout 20-year-old Johan Manzambi to spark their attack. There are fitness concerns for Switzerland’s key players, and Colombia’s Cordoba is sidelined with a groin injury. Opta’s model gives Colombia a 41.9% chance to win in regulation, Switzerland 28.2%, and about a 29.9% chance the game goes to extra time. The winner faces Argentina or Egypt in Kansas City on July 11; kick-off is July 7 at 1pm local time (20:00 GMT) at BC Place, Vancouver.
Day 27 of the 2026 FIFA World Cup features two Round of 16 matches: Argentina, led by Lionel Messi, clashes with Egypt in Atlanta at noon ET, while Switzerland faces Colombia in Vancouver at 4 p.m. ET. Both games air on FOX with FOX One streaming (live and on demand). Messi is in a seven-goal Golden Boot tie, and Switzerland captain Granit Xhaka is a key player to watch; all World Cup matches are shown on FOX/FS1.

Colombia are favored to control and edge out Ghana in a cautious World Cup knockout clash, with a ~72% win probability and a predicted 1-0 scoreline. Betting tips included Colombia to win and BTTS no (11/10), first-half draw (6/5), and Luis Diaz as an anytime scorer (8/5).

Colombia remain on course in the World Cup 2026 knockout stage by beating Ghana 1-0 in Kansas City thanks to Jhon Arias’ 14th-minute goal; the live blog chronicles a tense match with injuries, substitutions, and Ghana’s efforts to find a reply in hot, break-filled conditions.

Colombia enter the World Cup Round of 32 as favorites to defeat Ghana in Kansas City, with expert picks listing a regulation win for Colombia at roughly -199 to -239 and a likely low-scoring affair (under 2.5 goals); Luis Diaz is the top scorer pick at +173, and no key injuries are reported ahead of kickoff at GEHA Field (9:30 p.m. ET).
Day 23 features Messi-led Argentina vs Cape Verde in Miami, Australia vs Egypt in Dallas (Salah’s fitness in doubt), and Colombia vs Ghana in Kansas City; all matches air on FOX with FOX One streaming.