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

Switzerland is in the quarterfinals of the World Cup for the first time in over 70 years. Ruben Vargas buried Switzerland's fifth penalty as the Swiss defeated Colombia 4-3 in penalty kicks after neither team scored a goal in regulation or extra time.

Here is a beginner-friendly guide to the most common types of kicks in soccer, explaining what they are and when they’re used during a match ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

Kylian Mbappe is on the board in the round of 16, as the France star has scored a penalty kick for Les Bleus against Paraguay on Saturday.

Argentina will continue the defence of their World Cup crown this week, facing Egypt in the last-16. The world champions were given an almighty scare by Cape Verde in the round of 32. Twice they lead the tournament debutants and twice they were pegged back before an Diney Borges own goal settled the tie in extra-time.

Here are the overtime and penalty kick rules to know at the 2026 World Cup in the United States, Canada, and Mexico.

There is a deeper, darker background to this story than is evident from simply watching Mwepu Ilunga kick the ball away at a free kick

Follow our LIVE updates for Spain vs. Portugal It's an Iberian showdown in North Texas as Spain and Portugal meet for a place in the World Cup quarterfinals. Spain started the tournament slow, with a draw against Cape Verde,