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Switzerland face Argentina in World Cup quarterfinal after beating Colombia
Al Jazeera • • general
Key Points:
- Switzerland defeated Colombia 4-3 on penalties after a 0-0 draw in the last 16 match, setting up a quarterfinal clash with defending champions Argentina.
- Both teams struggled to break down each other's defenses during regular and extra time, with notable saves from Switzerland's goalkeeper Gregor Kobel and Colombia's Camilo Vargas.
- Colombia had conceded only once in their previous four games, but were unable to score against Switzerland's resilient defense, while Colombia's star winger Luis Diaz was effectively neutralized.
- The match saw missed penalty attempts from both sides before Ruben Vargas scored the decisive spot-kick following a save by Kobel.
- Switzerland will face Argentina in the quarterfinals in Kansas City, marking their first World Cup quarterfinal appearance since 1954.
