Switzerland have qualified for the FIFA World Cup quarterfinals for the first time since 1954 after edging Colombia on penalties 4-3 following a gritty goalless draw.

Switzerland defeated Colombia in a tense and extended penalty shootout. Argentina knocked Egypt out of the World Cup Round of 16 with a second-half fightback. Switzerland beat Colombia 4-3 on penalties after a goalless draw on Wednesday to set up a quarter-final with defending champions Argentina.

After 24 days of a citywide party and six games of insanity, you could feel the end nearing. Energy ebbed. Smiles were still bright, but weary. A house full of Colombian yellow, engulfing the lone section of Swiss red in the upper deck,

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