Switzerland have been forced into a change after Johan Manzambi was ruled out with a knee contusion sustained during training.

Ruben Vargas converted his penalty and Switzerland advanced to the World Cup quarterfinals with a 4-3 shootout win over Colombia after a scoreless draw.

Switzerland held their nerve in a tense shootout to defeat Colombia 4-3 on penalties in a dramatic ending in Vancouver to what was widely dubbed one of the worst game of this World Cup. The contest was scoreless after 120 minutes and a penalty misses from Colombia’s Davinson Sanchez and an all-important save from goalkeeper Gregor Kobel ensured that Switzerland will meet Argentina in the quarter-finals.

In the battle of the World Cup dark horses, it's Columbia cantering to the glue factory, and Switzerland heading to face

Switzerland has ended a 72-year wait for a spot in the quarterfinals of a FIFA World Cup after they beat Colombia 4-3 on penalties following a 0-0 draw in regular time. Switzerland will now face the defending world champions,

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