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Vargas Leads Switzerland to World Cup Quarterfinals with Shootout Victory Over Colombia

Switzerland advances to face defending champion Argentina after a scoreless draw and 4-3 penalty shootout win in Vancouver.

Jul 8, 2026, 12:12 AM ABC Top Stories

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In a tightly contested match in Vancouver, British Colombia, Ruben Vargas successfully converted his penalty kick, securing Switzerland's advancement to the World Cup quarterfinals with a 4-3 shootout victory over Colombia following a scoreless draw on Tuesday.

This marks Switzerland's first appearance in the World Cup quarterfinals since they hosted the tournament in 1954. The Swiss team played shorthanded due to the absence of young midfielder Johan Manzambi, who was injured during training on Monday.

Switzerland is set to face the defending champion Argentina on Saturday at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, Missouri.

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