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Ruben Vargas Sends Switzerland Into World Cup Quarterfinals After Dramatic Shootout Win
FIFA WC: Thanks to Ruben Vargas' decisive penalty goal, Switzerland defeated Colombia 4-3 in a penalty shootout to advance to the quarterfinals of the FIFA World Cup 2026. They will now face defending champions Argentina.
In the pre-quarterfinals of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, Switzerland edged past Colombia 4-3 in an intense penalty shootout to secure their qualification to the quarterfinals. Following the match which lasted the 90 minutes and extra time, the winner was decided in the penalty shootout with Ruben Vargas scoring the decisive goal that sealed their victory for Switzerland.
Switzerland created history in this match. This marked their first ever appearance at the quarterfinal stage of the World Cup after 1954 when they were hosting the World Cup. In 1954, Switzerland played in the last eight of the tournament.
Switzerland will face defending champions Argentina in the quarter-finals. This match will be played on Saturday at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, USA. Argentina advanced to the last eight by defeating Egypt 3-2 in their pre-quarterfinal match.
