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2026 World Cup: Switzerland eliminates Colombia on penalties, reaches quarterfinals against Argentina. Shakira: 'The tears of Diaz are all of ours'

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The last round of 16 match of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, played in Vancouver, saw Switzerland eliminate Colombia with a 4-3 win on penalties. The match ended 0-0 after regulation time and remained goalless through extra time, leading to the shootout. Cucho Hernandez missed the decisive penalty for Colombia, while Davinson Sanchez and Manuel Akanji also failed to convert. In the penalty sequence, Switzerland prevailed 4-3 and advanced to the quarterfinals, where they will face Argentina. The quarterfinal bracket is now complete: as of Thursday July 9, the matchups will be France vs Morocco, Spain vs Belgium, Norway vs England, and Argentina vs Switzerland. The quarterfinal field consists of six European teams, one South American team, and one African team. The match was characterized by substantial balance between the two sides, with few clear scoring chances during the 120 minutes of play. After the match, Colombian singer Shakira expressed her pride in the national team and said: 'The tears of Diaz are all of ours.' She also added: 'God does not interfere in football, or we would have reached the quarterfinals.'