Switzerland 0 (4) – (3) 0 Colombia (AET, pens)
July 7, 2026 | BC Place Vancouver, Vancouver

Switzerland and Colombia played out a tense, goalless stalemate through 120 minutes in the Round of 16, with neither side able to find a breakthrough despite Colombia's superior chances. It came down to penalties, where Rubén Vargas coolly slotted home the winning spot-kick to send Switzerland through 4-3 in the shoot-out. Davinson Sánchez and Manuel Akanji both missed for their sides, but it was Colombia who felt the sharper sting — Jhon Lucumí had rattled the crossbar and Jaminton Campaz fired over in extra time as Los Cafeteros were left to rue their missed opportunities. The result sends Switzerland into the quarterfinals for the first time since 1954, when they last hosted the tournament — next up, a date with Argentina in Kansas City.