Kansas City, USA – The Switzerland national team secured its qualification for the quarter-finals of the 2026 FIFA World Cup after defeating Colombia in a penalty shootout, following a hard-fought round of 16 match.

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With the victory, the European team will face Argentina in the next round of the tournament, after the Albiceleste staged a historic comeback to beat Egypt 3-2 and remain in defense of the world title.

The duel between Argentines and Swiss will be played next Saturday, July 11, in Kansas City, where both teams will seek a place among the top four of the championship.

Argentina arrives strengthened after overcoming a two-goal deficit against Egypt with a reaction led by Lionel Messi and capped off by Enzo Fernández’s decisive goal in stoppage time.

For its part, Switzerland showed character and solidity to overcome Colombia from the penalty spot, thus securing its place among the eight best teams in the World Cup.

The clash between the Argentines and the Swiss promises to be one of the most attractive matches of the quarterfinals, with the reigning world champion attempting to keep the dream of a back-to-back title alive against an opponent that has demonstrated strength and efficiency in the decisive stages of the tournament.