Switzerland beat Colombia on penalties: World Cup 2026 – as it happened
All the text updates from our live commentary stream coverage as Switzerland beat Colombia in last-16 knockout stage.
This page is now closed, but a summary of the game is available below, and you can click here for our full match report. Thanks for joining us at Al Jazeera Sport.
This page is now closed, but a summary of the game is available below, and you can click here for our full match report. Thanks for joining us at Al Jazeera Sport.
- Switzerland beat Colombia 4-3 on penalties in the final game of the round of 16 at the FIFA World Cup 2026.
- The match at BC Place Vancouver in Canada ended 0-0 after extra time.
- The Swiss topped Group B in the opening phase of the football tournament, then beat Algeria 2-0 in the last 32.
- Colombia won Group K before beating Ghana 1-0 in the last round.
- Argentina await Switzerland in the quarterfinals following their 3-2 comeback win against Egypt.
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- 7 Jul 2026 - 23:35(23:35 GMT)
Thanks and goodbye
That just about does it here for our coverage of Switzerland against Colombia, where the Swiss won 4-3 on penalties to book their spot in the quarterfinals against Argentina.
Until next time, thanks for choosing Al Jazeera, and we’ll be back soon to bring you all the quarterfinals action.
- 7 Jul 2026 - 23:26(23:26 GMT)
Coming up on Al Jazeera
Well, what a day of football we’ve had as the round of 16 came to a close and the quarterfinals were decided.
There’s plenty more still to come on Al Jazeera, and it all starts with the mouthwatering clash between France and Morocco before Spain then take on Belgium.
We’ll have every quarterfinal covered for you, as always, here on Al Jazeera!
- 7 Jul 2026 - 23:10(23:10 GMT)
Read all about it: Our Switzerland-Colombia report is ready
Click here to read our full match report following Switzerland’s win.
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Lionel Messi and Argentina next up
Switzerland will now head to Kansas City to meet Argentina and Lionel Messi after defeating the Colombians on penalties.
Earlier in the day, Argentina came from two goals down to beat Egypt in added time.
What a game that promises to be!
Full Time: Switzerland 0-0 Colombia (SWI win 4-3 on pens)
- 7 Jul 2026 - 22:54(22:54 GMT)
History for Switzerland
For the first time since 1954, Switzerland are through to the quarterfinals of the World Cup.
Heartbreak for Colombia, who should have won the game deep in added time. But it wasn’t to be, and it’s the Swiss who progress.
Full Time: Switzerland 0-0 Colombia (SWI win 4-3 on pens)
- 7 Jul 2026 - 22:51(22:51 GMT)
GOAL- Switzerland win!
Ruben Vargas scores! It’s all over!
Switzerland win and are through to the quarterfinals!
Penalties: Switzerland 4-3 Colombia
- 7 Jul 2026 - 22:50(22:50 GMT)
Goal for Colombia!
Luis Diaz had to score, and he did. Good penalty.
Over to Switzerland now to win it.
Penalties: Switzerland 3-3 Colombia
- 7 Jul 2026 - 22:49(22:49 GMT)
Goal for Switzerland!
Itten slots it down the middle – advantage Switzerland!
Penalties: Switzerland 3-2 Colombia
Switzerland’s Cedric Itten scores a penalty past Colombia’s Camilo Vargas during the shootout [Albert Gea/Reuters] - 7 Jul 2026 - 22:48(22:48 GMT)
Save for Colombia
Oh wow, Kobel saves to his right to deny Cucho Hernandez!
Penalties: Switzerland 2-2 Colombia
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Miss from Switzerland
Akanji blazes over the bar! The Colombian-strong crowd goes wild!
Penalties: Switzerland 2-2 Colombia
Switzerland’s Manuel Akanji misses a penalty during the shootout [Albert Gea/Reuters] - 7 Jul 2026 - 22:47(22:47 GMT)
Goal for Colombia
Campaz slams the ball low and hard, and it squeezes under the keeper.
Penalties: Switzerland 2-2 Colombia
- 7 Jul 2026 - 22:46(22:46 GMT)
GOAL – Switzerland
Amdouni takes two steps and slots it into the corner. Great shot, Switzerland!
Penalties: Switzerland 2-1 Colombia
- 7 Jul 2026 - 22:45(22:45 GMT)
MISS – Colombia!
Davinson Sanchez slams his penalty against the bar!
Penalties: Switzerland 1-1 Colombia
Colombia’s Davinson Sanchez misses a penalty during the penalty shootout [Albert Gea/Reuters] - 7 Jul 2026 - 22:43(22:43 GMT)
GOAL – Switzerland!
Xhaka scores, but only just! Vargas pushes it into the top corner!
Penalties: Switzerland 1-1 Colombia
- 7 Jul 2026 - 22:42(22:42 GMT)
GOAL – Colombia!
Quintero steps up and beats Kobel!
Penalties: Switzerland 0-1 Colombia
- 7 Jul 2026 - 22:41(22:41 GMT)
Captains are doing the toss
Xhaka and Sanchez are working out who goes first and at what end.
The Colombians win the toss and will kick first.
Penalties: Switzerland 0-0 Colombia
- 7 Jul 2026 - 22:39(22:39 GMT)
Who will step up to the spot?
Both sides are currently in their huddles and deciding their five penalty takers …
It’s almost time.
Penalty shootout: Switzerland 0-0 Colombia
- 7 Jul 2026 - 22:37(22:37 GMT)
PENALTIES!
After 121 minutes in Vancouver, neither side could find the breakthrough and we’re off to penalties.
FT in extra time: Switzerland 0-0 Colombia
- 7 Jul 2026 - 22:35(22:35 GMT)
One minute of added time.
We’re almost at penalties.
Will there be one more chance here for either side?
120 mins: Switzerland 0-0 Colombia
- 7 Jul 2026 - 22:33(22:33 GMT)
Drama for Colombia
The crowd still cannot believe Campaz didn’t score that one-on-one effort. It was the biggest chance of the game.
Now the game is paused as Lucumi goes down inside the Swiss box with what looks like a calf injury, and his race is run.
Experienced defender Yerry Mina is coming on.
117 mins: Switzerland 0-0 Colombia