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Switzerland Reach First World Cup Quarter-Final Since 1954 After Penalty Shootout Win Over Colombia
Times of India·Wednesday, 8 July 2026
Switzerland beat Colombia on penalties after a 0-0 draw in their World Cup Round of 16 match to reach the quarter-finals for the first time since 1954. The match ended goalless after 90 minutes, with the Swiss winning the shootout. It is a landmark moment in Swiss football history.
Why It Matters
A 72-year wait ending in a shootout win is the kind of World Cup story that transcends borders — it shows that smaller football nations can still compete at the highest level.
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