Switzerland overcame Colombia on penalties after a gruelling goalless draw to reach the World Cup quarter-finals for the first time since 1954. Ruben Vargas struck the winning penalty to secure a 4-3 shootout victory after a desperately poor game in which clear-cut chances were at a premium.

SportsLine's Jon Eimer reveals his Colombia vs. Switzerland best bets for the FIFA World Cup 2026 match as the knockout round continues on Tuesday

The winner tonight in Vancouver will play Argentina in the World Cup quarterfinals.

Argentina is through to the World Cup quarterfinals after one of the most remarkable comebacks, scoring three late unanswered goals to defeat Egypt 3-2 in a rollicking Round of 16 contest in Atlanta on Tuesday.

The plan for Colombia against Ghana on Friday night probably did not involve making a substitution just minutes into the match.

Friday’s crowd created an atmosphere that at times felt closer to a home game for Colombia than a neutral-site knockout match.

The Colombian team didn’t make its fans wait long to celebrate. Fourteen minutes into the game, midfielder Jhon Arias drove a cross from winger Luis Suarez into the right corner of the net to give Colombia a 1-0 lead and send Pais MX into a frenzy.

Switzerland outlasted Colombia in their World Cup round of 16 match in penalty kicks. They will face Argentina in the quarterfinals.