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Switzerland Edge Colombia to Reach First World Cup Quarter-Final Since 1954

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Switzerland ended a 72-year wait for a World Cup quarter-final appearance by defeating Colombia 4-3 on penalties after a goalless draw, setting up a blockbuster clash with defending champions Argentina.
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Switzerland vibrated for its national team, eventually qualifying for the World Cup quarter finals after winning the goal shots against Colombia. Cracks of joy, horns and flags on the streets, fans celebrated this historic result until the end of the night.

Switzerland throws Colombia out in the penalty-crime and has been in the World Cup district for the first time since 1954. Zurich's fans celebrated the night – despite team call at 9 a.m.

Switzerland breaks a 72-year-old drought and advances to quarters after eliminating Colombia in a dramatic series of prisons Published: 07.07.2026 / redpres.com Photo Agencias Kobel becomes the Helvetic hero by stopping the decisive shot; the Swiss will face Argentina in ...

Buenos Aires, 7 July (NA) – The selection of Switzerland is facing a date with history: it interrupted a 72-year-old streak without qualifying for the quarter-finals of a World Cup and maintains the illusion of playing the first semi-final of its history, in the 2026 World Cup. According to the Argentine News Agency, the European cast sentenced the feat after eliminating Colombia in the eighth of the finals, with a 4-3 win in a batch of necessar…

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softfootball.com broke the news on Tuesday, July 7, 2026.
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