Switzerland advances to the World Cup quarterfinals after a 4-3 penalty shootout win over Colombia at BC Place in Vancouver, with Ruben Vargas converting the decisive kick and Gregor Kobel saving one attempt.The match ends 0-0 after regulation and extra time in a defensive duel with few clear chances, both teams managing roughly two shots on goal as Colombia controlled possession without producing decisive opportunities.Switzerland plays shorthanded because Johan Manzambi is sidelined by a knee injury; the Swiss team reached the knockout rounds after a 2-0 win over Algeria with goals from Breel Embolo and Dan Ndoye, while Colombia advanced by topping Group K and saw Jhon Arias score in a 1-0 win over Ghana.Switzerland will meet defending champion Argentina in Kansas City after Argentina overturned a 2-0 deficit to beat Egypt 3-2, the
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