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FIFA WC: Switzerland edge Colombia on penalties to seal QF berth first time since 1954

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Switzerland Beat Colombia on Penalties to Reach First FIFA World Cup Quarterfinal Since 1954

By IANS News July 08, 2026 • 09:15 AM View: 966

Switzerland have qualified for the FIFA World Cup quarterfinals for the first time since 1954 after edging Colombia on penalties 4-3 following a gritty goalless draw.

Ruben Vargas fired home the winning kick to send the Swiss to their first quarter-final in over seven decades. Switzerland will take on Argentina in the FIFA World Cup 2026 last eight.

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