Vargas sends Switzerland to World Cup quarterfinals in shootout win over Colombia
Ruben Vargas converted his penalty and Switzerland advanced to the World Cup quarterfinals with a 4-3 penalty shootout win over Colombia.
Wednesday, July 8, 2026
Vargas sends Switzerland to World Cup quarterfinals in shootout win over Colombia — Wednesday, July 8, 2026
USMNT eliminated 4-1 by Belgium in Round of 16; Argentina stages late comeback to beat Egypt 3-2; Switzerland advances past Colombia on penalties. No major new, verifiable soccer developments from the last 24–48 hours meet the criteria for inclusion in this briefing.
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Vargas sends Switzerland to World Cup quarterfinals in shootout win over Colombia
Vargas sends Switzerland to World Cup quarterfinals in shootout win over Colombia
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