Switzerland vs Colombia was the last game in this World Cup’s Round of 16. The game took place at BC Place, Vancouver, Canada.
From 20:00 GMT, when the game started, the world waited to see which team would advance to the quarterfinals. Essentially, they wanted to see which continent would be better represented in the 23rd World Cup quarterfinals.
Switzerland Slips Through to the Quarters
The Switzerland vs Colombia game was tense, and not just because it was in the knockout stage. Both teams played defensively for most of the time.
For the full 90 minutes of normal play, neither scored. Then came the game’s injury time, and neither Switzerland nor Colombia scored in the 6 minutes’ duration.
Hence, it was apparent the Switzerland vs Colombia game might go the way of the preceding game: Argentina vs Egypt. And it did.
In the next 30 minutes of extra time, the Colombia-Switzerland game remained goalless. Consequently, the only way to determine the winning team was through a penalty shootout.
And as fate would have it, Switzerland won. The Switzerland vs Colombia game ended 4:3 in favor of Switzerland.
Switzerland vs Colombia: Another Win for Europe
Switzerland’s win in the Round of 16 means an addition to the European lineup in the Quarters.
There were already 5 European countries in this year’s quarterfinals before Switzerland played. So, after Switzerland’s win, there are 6. These are France, England, Spain, Norway, Belgium, and Switzerland. Essentially, it will be a World Cup quarterfinal dominated by Europe, but with Africa and Latin America represented.
When are the Quarters after Switzerland vs Colombia?
Football fans and players have just today to rest. Tomorrow, July 9, 2026, the quarterfinals begin. The 23rd World Cup quarterfinals begin with Morocco vs France, set to start at 20:00 GMT. This game will be at Boston Stadium.
Next is Belgium vs Spain on July 10, starting at 19:00 GMT. The venue is the Los Angeles Stadium.
Thereafter, England vs Norway will follow on July 11, starting at 21:00 GMT at Miami Stadium.
The closing quarterfinal game will be Switzerland vs Argentina, to take place at Kansas City Stadium starting at 01:00 GMT. By Sunday morning, the world should know which four teams will play in the 23rd World Cup semi-finals.