India, July 8 -- Switzerland national football team vs Colombia national football team: After a goalless stalemate that lasted 120 minutes on Tuesday, Switzerland defeated Colombia 4-3 on penalties to go to the World Cup quarterfinals for the first time since 1954 and set up a matchup with holders Argentina. After Davinson Sanchez had earlier struck the crossbar for Colombia, Switzerland's goalkeeper Gregor Kobel stopped Cucho Hernandez's penalty, turning the shootout in their favor.

Switzerland wins 4-3 on penalties; Colombia crash out

Although Manuel Akanji also missed for Switzerland, firing over the bar, Ruben Vargas made no mistake with the decisive kick, stroking the ball into the bottom corner. It was heartbreak for Colombia, who...