Stay up to date with notifications from The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.Jump to contentThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged inAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleArgentina's Cristian Romero scores their first goal (Reuters)Switzerland defeated Colombia 4-3 in a penalty shootout after a goalless draw, advancing to the World Cup quarter-finals for the first time since 1954. Meanwhile, Argentina secured a dramatic 3-2 comeback victory against Egypt in their last-16 match, overturning a 2-0 deficit with just 11 minutes remaining. Cristian Romero initiated Argentina's comeback, followed by Lionel Messi's equaliser and Enzo Fernandez's winning header in injury time. Messi made history during the match, becoming the first player to score in six consecutive World Cup knockout stage matches. Switzerland and Argentina will now face off in the quarter-finals on 12 July.More bulletinsThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in

The FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 16 concludes Tuesday with two decisive matches. Argentina faces Egypt, and Switzerland meets Colombia for quarter-final berths. Both Argentina and…

Follow live updates and coverage on the 2026 World Cup games as Lionel Messi looks to lead Argentina to the quarterfinals and keep up his record goal-scoring streak.

Stay up to date with notifications from The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.AllNewsSportCultureLifestyleThe final World Cup round of 16 matches take…

The FIFA World Cup 2026 knockout stage continues with two final Round of 16 matches. Six teams have already secured their places in the quarter-finals of the tournament. Defending…

Live coverage and text updates from our commentary stream as Switzerland play Colombia in round of 16 knockout stage.

Live coverage and text updates from our commentary stream as Switzerland play Colombia in round of 16 knockout stage.

Stay up to date with notifications from The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.AllNewsSportCultureLifestyleArgentina staged a remarkable comeback in…

Argentina stun Egypt with a dramatic 3-2 comeback in Atlanta as Lionel Messi inspires holders into the World Cup quarter-finals after trailing 2-0.

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Follow along as Switzerland and Colombia battle for the last place in the FIFA World Cup quarter-finals this morning.

Follow along as Switzerland and Colombia battle for the last place in the FIFA World Cup quarter-finals this morning.

Switzerland defeated Colombia in a penalty shootout in Vancouver on Tuesday to reach the quarter-finals of the World Cup. They go on to face title holders Argentina, who survived…

Switzerland beat Colombia 4-3 on penalties after a goalless draw on Tuesday to set up a quarter-final with defending champions Argentina.

VANCOUVER, July 7 : Switzerland's Ruben Vargas stroked home the decisive penalty to beat Colombia 4-3 in a shootout after a goalless 120 minutes, sending the Swiss into their…

After a goalless draw with Colombia, Switzerland won a penalty shootout 4-3 with Ruben Vargas converting the winning spot-kick to set up a match against Argentina

Switzerland last reached the quarter-finals when they hosted the World Cup in 1954.

Switzerland beat Colombia on penalties in World Cup last 16 to set up quarterfinal meeting with Argentina.

Swiss win cagey encounter to set up tie against Argentina

Analysing the major talking points from the final round-of-16 game in Vancouver