Switzerland Edge Out Colombia in a Thrilling Penalty Shooutout, Set Up Argentina QF

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Switzerland Edge Out Colombia in a Thrilling Penalty Shooutout, Set Up Argentina QF

Switzerland advanced after a goalless 120 minutes against Colombia in their World Cup Round of 16 clash. Colombia missed their second kick of the penalties before Manuel Akanji's third kick miss restored parity. Colombia then missed again on their fourth attempt and Switzerland converted their final two penalties to set up a quarterfinal against Argentina with a 4-3 penalty shootout.

By Nischay Rathore

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Hossam Hassan Says Egypt’s Argentina Loss Was “Not Fair”

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Josh Hart Declares Messi Has Ended the GOAT Conversation After Argentina's 3-2 Comeback

Hart posted "Messi has ended the GOAT conversation" on X after Argentina came back from 2-0 down to beat Egypt 3-2 in their World Cup quarterfinal. Messi has now scored 21 World Cup goals across five tournaments, the most in men's World Cup history. The 38-year-old also had an assist in the comeback win.

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