Switzerland through to quarters

Wednesday, 8 July 2026 04:19

Switzerland is through to the World Cup quarter finals after beating Colombia in a penalty shoot out.

The match ended 0-0 after extra time.

It's the first time Switzerland has been in the quarter finals since 1954.

Pundits say both teams played a close and highly tactical game - but neither were able to break through.

But Switzerland was without its star player, Johan Manzambi, who suffered a knee injury in training. It’s hoped he will be fit for the next game.

In the end, Switzerland won the shootout 4 goals to 3.

Switzerland now faces the defending champions Argentina. That game kicks off at 3am on Sunday morning.

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