Switzerland have made history in Vancouver, eliminating Colombia 4-3 on penalties to book a place in the quarterfinals of the 2026 FIFA World Cup — the country's first appearance at that stage of the tournament since 1954.

The two sides could not be separated after 90 minutes, and the match went to a shootout that Switzerland ultimately won, setting up a blockbuster last-eight clash against Argentina.

A historic moment for Swiss football

The last time Switzerland reached the World Cup quarterfinals, the tournament was held on home soil. More than seven decades later, they have matched that feat on foreign ground, crossing the Atlantic to reach the final eight in North America.

The penalty shootout proved a nervy affair, but Switzerland held their composure when it mattered most, converting their kicks to seal a 4-3 victory and send Colombia home.

Argentina await

Switzerland will now face Argentina in the quarterfinals — a formidable test against one of the tournament's favourites. The Argentines, reigning world champions, will be eager to advance and defend the trophy they won in Qatar in 2022.

For Switzerland, the prospect of facing Argentina is daunting but not without precedent — the Alpine nation has navigated knockout football before and will arrive with confidence after dispatching Colombia.