Switzerland vs 07.07.26 20:000 – 0(4-3 pen)After Pen
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Match report
Switzerland edge Colombia on penalties in Round of 16 thriller
Switzerland eliminated Colombia from the World Cup Round of 16 at BC Place after normal and extra time finished goalless, with Yakin's side winning the penalty shootout 4-3. Neither team broke through in the ninety minutes or the additional period, leaving the tie to be settled from the spot.
AI-assisted match report written from official match data.
Colombia had the better of the underlying play, out-shooting Switzerland 15 to 7 with six more attempts on target and a higher expected-goals reading, yet could not turn that pressure into a breakthrough. Switzerland held more of the ball, with 53 percent possession to Colombia's 47, but managed only two shots on target across the contest. Both sides picked up yellow cards without either suffering a dismissal.
With the game deadlocked after extra time, the shootout proved decisive, and Switzerland held their nerve to win it 4-3 and advance.
Gregor Kobel was Switzerland's top-rated performer with a 9.2 rating, a display capped by his role in the shootout victory. Granit Xhaka also impressed for the home side, rated 8.0.
Colombia's 15 shots to Switzerland's 7 underlined their dominance in attacking output despite failing to find a breakthrough.
Switzerland and Colombia drew 0–0 (half-time 0–0). Switzerland won the penalty shootout 4–3.
Switzerland met Colombia in the World Cup (Round of 16). Kick-off was Tuesday, 7 July 2026, 20:00 UTC at BC Place. Referee: Iván Barton.
Team pages: Switzerland · Colombia · World Cup
Key moments
- 122' Goal (penalty): Juan Quintero
- 123' Goal (penalty): Granit Xhaka
- 125' Goal (penalty): Zeki Amdouni
- 126' Goal (penalty): Jaminton Campaz
- 129' Goal (penalty): Cedric Itten
- 130' Goal (penalty): Luis Díaz
- 131' Goal (penalty): Rubén Vargas
Starting line-ups
Switzerland (4-2-3-1)
Colombia (4-4-1-1)
- 12 C. Vargas
- 17 Johan Mojica
- 3 Jhon Lucumí
- 23 Davinson Sánchez
- 2 Daniel Muñoz
- 7 Luis Díaz
- 14 Gustavo Puerta
- 16 Jefferson Lerma
- 11 Jhon Arias
- 10 James Rodríguez (c)
- 25 Luis Suárez
What the press said
✨🇨🇭 OFFICIAL: Gregor Kobel, Man of the Match for Switzerland against Colombia. https://t.co/KNGvnU8HkN
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About this match
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Quick answers
›What was the final score of Switzerland vs Colombia?
Switzerland and Colombia drew 0–0 (half-time 0–0). Switzerland won the penalty shootout 4–3.
›Who scored in Switzerland vs Colombia?
Juan Quintero (122') (penalty) for Colombia; Granit Xhaka (123') (penalty) for Switzerland; Zeki Amdouni (125') (penalty) for Switzerland; Jaminton Campaz (126') (penalty) for Colombia; Cedric Itten (129') (penalty) for Switzerland; Luis Díaz (130') (penalty) for Colombia; Rubén Vargas (131') (penalty) for Switzerland.
›Where can I watch Switzerland vs Colombia highlights?
Goal highlights and video clips from Switzerland 0–0 Colombia are on this page — open the videos tab to watch every goal.