{"id":100200,"date":"2026-07-09T02:20:43","date_gmt":"2026-07-09T02:20:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/ch\/100200\/"},"modified":"2026-07-09T02:20:43","modified_gmt":"2026-07-09T02:20:43","slug":"argentina-stuns-egypt-and-switzerland-ousts-colombia-in-the-world-cup","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/ch\/100200\/","title":{"rendered":"Argentina stuns Egypt and Switzerland ousts Colombia in the World Cup"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Argentina opened Tuesday\u2019s round of 16 action at the World Cup by defeating Egypt 3-2 in Atlanta. Lionel Messi scored again for the defending champion, which rallied from a 2-0 deficit in the second half. Switzerland then earned the final quarterfinal spot, eliminating Colombia in a penalty shootout after a scoreless draw in Vancouver, British Columbia.<\/p>\n<p>___<\/p>\n<p>This is a photo gallery curated by AP photo editors<\/p>\n<p>    <a class=\"AnchorLink\" id=\"image-700000\"\/><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"Image\" alt=\"Argentina's Lionel Messi (10) celebrates at the end of the World Cup round of 16 soccer match between Argentina and Egypt in Atlanta, Tuesday, July 7, 2026. (AP Photo\/Mike Stewart)\"  fetchpriority=\"high\" width=\"599\" height=\"399\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/1783563637_227_.jpeg\" loading=\"lazy\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Argentina\u2019s Lionel Messi (10) celebrates at the end of the World Cup round of 16 soccer match between Argentina and Egypt in Atlanta, Tuesday, July 7, 2026. (AP Photo\/Mike Stewart)<\/p>\n<p>Argentina\u2019s Lionel Messi (10) celebrates at the end of the World Cup round of 16 soccer match between Argentina and Egypt in Atlanta, Tuesday, July 7, 2026. (AP Photo\/Mike Stewart)<\/p>\n<p>                Add AP News on Google <\/p>\n<p>        Add AP News as your preferred source to see more of our stories on Google.<\/p>\n<p>            Share<\/p>\n<p>                            Read More<\/p>\n<p>    <a class=\"AnchorLink\" id=\"image-700001\"\/><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"Image\" alt=\"Argentina's Lionel Messi celebrates with his teammates after scoring his side's second goal during the World Cup round of 16 soccer match between Argentina and Egypt in Atlanta, Tuesday, July 7, 2026. (AP Photo\/Butch Dill)\"  fetchpriority=\"high\" width=\"599\" height=\"399\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/1783563638_527_.jpeg\" loading=\"lazy\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Argentina\u2019s Lionel Messi celebrates with his teammates after scoring his side\u2019s second goal during the World Cup round of 16 soccer match between Argentina and Egypt in Atlanta, Tuesday, July 7, 2026. (AP Photo\/Butch Dill)<\/p>\n<p>Argentina\u2019s Lionel Messi celebrates with his teammates after scoring his side\u2019s second goal during the World Cup round of 16 soccer match between Argentina and Egypt in Atlanta, Tuesday, July 7, 2026. (AP Photo\/Butch Dill)<\/p>\n<p>                Add AP News on Google <\/p>\n<p>        Add AP News as your preferred source to see more of our stories on Google.<\/p>\n<p>            Share<\/p>\n<p>                            Read More<\/p>\n<p>    <a class=\"AnchorLink\" id=\"image-700002\"\/><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"Image\" alt=\"Egypt's Karim Hafez (15) pulls Argentina's Lionel Messi (10) during the World Cup round of 16 soccer match between Argentina and Egypt in Atlanta, Tuesday, July 7, 2026. (AP Photo\/Chris Carlson)\"  fetchpriority=\"high\" width=\"599\" height=\"399\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/1783563638_677_.jpeg\" loading=\"lazy\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Egypt\u2019s Karim Hafez (15) pulls Argentina\u2019s Lionel Messi (10) during the World Cup round of 16 soccer match between Argentina and Egypt in Atlanta, Tuesday, July 7, 2026. (AP Photo\/Chris Carlson)<\/p>\n<p>Egypt\u2019s Karim Hafez (15) pulls Argentina\u2019s Lionel Messi (10) during the World Cup round of 16 soccer match between Argentina and Egypt in Atlanta, Tuesday, July 7, 2026. (AP Photo\/Chris Carlson)<\/p>\n<p>                Add AP News on Google <\/p>\n<p>        Add AP News as your preferred source to see more of our stories on Google.<\/p>\n<p>            Share<\/p>\n<p>                            Read More<\/p>\n<p>    <a class=\"AnchorLink\" id=\"image-700003\"\/><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"Image\" alt=\"Egypt's Mostafa Zico (11) celebrates scoring their first goal during the World Cup round of 16 soccer match between Argentina and Egypt in Atlanta, Tuesday, July 7, 2026. (AP Photo\/Erik S. Lesser)\"  fetchpriority=\"high\" width=\"599\" height=\"399\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/1783563638_481_.jpeg\" loading=\"lazy\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Egypt\u2019s Mostafa Zico (11) celebrates scoring their first goal during the World Cup round of 16 soccer match between Argentina and Egypt in Atlanta, Tuesday, July 7, 2026. (AP Photo\/Erik S. Lesser)<\/p>\n<p>Egypt\u2019s Mostafa Zico (11) celebrates scoring their first goal during the World Cup round of 16 soccer match between Argentina and Egypt in Atlanta, Tuesday, July 7, 2026. (AP Photo\/Erik S. Lesser)<\/p>\n<p>                Add AP News on Google <\/p>\n<p>        Add AP News as your preferred source to see more of our stories on Google.<\/p>\n<p>            Share<\/p>\n<p>                            Read More<\/p>\n<p>    <a class=\"AnchorLink\" id=\"image-700004\"\/><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"Image\" alt=\"Argentina's Cristian Romero (13) scores his side's first goal during the World Cup round of 16 soccer match between Argentina and Egypt in Atlanta, Tuesday, July 7, 2026. (AP Photo\/Jacob Kupferman)\"  fetchpriority=\"high\" width=\"599\" height=\"399\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/1783563638_766_.jpeg\" loading=\"lazy\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Argentina\u2019s Cristian Romero (13) scores his side\u2019s first goal during the World Cup round of 16 soccer match between Argentina and Egypt in Atlanta, Tuesday, July 7, 2026. (AP Photo\/Jacob Kupferman)<\/p>\n<p>Argentina\u2019s Cristian Romero (13) scores his side\u2019s first goal during the World Cup round of 16 soccer match between Argentina and Egypt in Atlanta, Tuesday, July 7, 2026. (AP Photo\/Jacob Kupferman)<\/p>\n<p>                Add AP News on Google <\/p>\n<p>        Add AP News as your preferred source to see more of our stories on Google.<\/p>\n<p>            Share<\/p>\n<p>                            Read More<\/p>\n<p>    <a class=\"AnchorLink\" id=\"image-700005\"\/><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"Image\" alt=\"Argentina's Cristian Romero scores their opening goal during the World Cup round of 16 soccer match between Argentina and Egypt in Atlanta, Tuesday, July 7, 2026. (AP Photo\/Butch Dill)\"  fetchpriority=\"high\" width=\"599\" height=\"399\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/1783563639_808_.jpeg\" loading=\"lazy\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Argentina\u2019s Cristian Romero scores their opening goal during the World Cup round of 16 soccer match between Argentina and Egypt in Atlanta, Tuesday, July 7, 2026. (AP Photo\/Butch Dill)<\/p>\n<p>Argentina\u2019s Cristian Romero scores their opening goal during the World Cup round of 16 soccer match between Argentina and Egypt in Atlanta, Tuesday, July 7, 2026. (AP Photo\/Butch Dill)<\/p>\n<p>                Add AP News on Google <\/p>\n<p>        Add AP News as your preferred source to see more of our stories on Google.<\/p>\n<p>            Share<\/p>\n<p>                            Read More<\/p>\n<p>    <a class=\"AnchorLink\" id=\"image-700006\"\/><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"Image\" alt=\"Argentina's Lionel Messi (10) scores their second goal during the World Cup round of 16 soccer match between Argentina and Egypt in Atlanta, Tuesday, July 7, 2026. (AP Photo\/Chris Carlson)\"  fetchpriority=\"high\" width=\"599\" height=\"399\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/1783563639_59_.jpeg\" loading=\"lazy\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Argentina\u2019s Lionel Messi (10) scores their second goal during the World Cup round of 16 soccer match between Argentina and Egypt in Atlanta, Tuesday, July 7, 2026. (AP Photo\/Chris Carlson)<\/p>\n<p>Argentina\u2019s Lionel Messi (10) scores their second goal during the World Cup round of 16 soccer match between Argentina and Egypt in Atlanta, Tuesday, July 7, 2026. (AP Photo\/Chris Carlson)<\/p>\n<p>                Add AP News on Google <\/p>\n<p>        Add AP News as your preferred source to see more of our stories on Google.<\/p>\n<p>            Share<\/p>\n<p>                            Read More<\/p>\n<p>    <a class=\"AnchorLink\" id=\"image-700007\"\/><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"Image\" alt=\"Faten Moussa becomes emotional as she watches the end of a World Cup soccer game between Egypt and Argentina, in New York, Tuesday, July 7, 2026. (AP Photo\/Seth Wenig)\"  fetchpriority=\"high\" width=\"599\" height=\"399\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/1783563639_295_.jpeg\" loading=\"lazy\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Faten Moussa becomes emotional as she watches the end of a World Cup soccer game between Egypt and Argentina, in New York, Tuesday, July 7, 2026. (AP Photo\/Seth Wenig)<\/p>\n<p>Faten Moussa becomes emotional as she watches the end of a World Cup soccer game between Egypt and Argentina, in New York, Tuesday, July 7, 2026. (AP Photo\/Seth Wenig)<\/p>\n<p>                Add AP News on Google <\/p>\n<p>        Add AP News as your preferred source to see more of our stories on Google.<\/p>\n<p>            Share<\/p>\n<p>                            Read More<\/p>\n<p>    <a class=\"AnchorLink\" id=\"image-700008\"\/><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"Image\" alt=\"Argentina's Cristian Romero (13) scores their opening goal during the World Cup round of 16 soccer match between Argentina and Egypt in Atlanta, Tuesday, July 7, 2026. (AP Photo\/Mike Stewart)\"  fetchpriority=\"high\" width=\"599\" height=\"399\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/1783563639_19_.jpeg\" loading=\"lazy\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Argentina\u2019s Cristian Romero (13) scores their opening goal during the World Cup round of 16 soccer match between Argentina and Egypt in Atlanta, Tuesday, July 7, 2026. (AP Photo\/Mike Stewart)<\/p>\n<p>Argentina\u2019s Cristian Romero (13) scores their opening goal during the World Cup round of 16 soccer match between Argentina and Egypt in Atlanta, Tuesday, July 7, 2026. (AP Photo\/Mike Stewart)<\/p>\n<p>                Add AP News on Google <\/p>\n<p>        Add AP News as your preferred source to see more of our stories on Google.<\/p>\n<p>            Share<\/p>\n<p>                            Read More<\/p>\n<p>    <a class=\"AnchorLink\" id=\"image-700009\"\/><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"Image\" alt=\"Argentina's Lionel Messi (10) celebrates scoring their second goal during the World Cup round of 16 soccer match between Argentina and Egypt in Atlanta, Tuesday, July 7, 2026. (AP Photo)\"  fetchpriority=\"high\" width=\"599\" height=\"399\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/1783563639_757_.jpeg\" loading=\"lazy\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Argentina\u2019s Lionel Messi (10) celebrates scoring their second goal during the World Cup round of 16 soccer match between Argentina and Egypt in Atlanta, Tuesday, July 7, 2026. (AP Photo)<\/p>\n<p>Argentina\u2019s Lionel Messi (10) celebrates scoring their second goal during the World Cup round of 16 soccer match between Argentina and Egypt in Atlanta, Tuesday, July 7, 2026. (AP Photo)<\/p>\n<p>                Add AP News on Google <\/p>\n<p>        Add AP News as your preferred source to see more of our stories on Google.<\/p>\n<p>            Share<\/p>\n<p>                            Read More<\/p>\n<p>    <a class=\"AnchorLink\" id=\"image-70000a\"\/><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"Image\" alt=\"Argentina's Enzo Fernandez (24) celebrates scoring his side's third goal during the World Cup round of 16 soccer match between Argentina and Egypt in Atlanta, Tuesday, July 7, 2026. (AP Photo\/Jacob Kupferman)\"  fetchpriority=\"high\" width=\"599\" height=\"399\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/1783563639_19_.jpeg\" loading=\"lazy\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Argentina\u2019s Enzo Fernandez (24) celebrates scoring his side\u2019s third goal during the World Cup round of 16 soccer match between Argentina and Egypt in Atlanta, Tuesday, July 7, 2026. (AP Photo\/Jacob Kupferman)<\/p>\n<p>Argentina\u2019s Enzo Fernandez (24) celebrates scoring his side\u2019s third goal during the World Cup round of 16 soccer match between Argentina and Egypt in Atlanta, Tuesday, July 7, 2026. (AP Photo\/Jacob Kupferman)<\/p>\n<p>                Add AP News on Google <\/p>\n<p>        Add AP News as your preferred source to see more of our stories on Google.<\/p>\n<p>            Share<\/p>\n<p>                            Read More<\/p>\n<p>    <a class=\"AnchorLink\" id=\"image-70000b\"\/><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"Image\" alt=\"Argentina's Nico Gonzalez (15) and Alexis Mac Allister (20) celebrate after the World Cup round of 16 soccer match between Argentina and Egypt in Atlanta, Tuesday, July 7, 2026. (AP Photo\/Jacob Kupferman)\"  fetchpriority=\"high\" width=\"599\" height=\"399\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/1783563640_174_.jpeg\" loading=\"lazy\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Argentina\u2019s Nico Gonzalez (15) and Alexis Mac Allister (20) celebrate after the World Cup round of 16 soccer match between Argentina and Egypt in Atlanta, Tuesday, July 7, 2026. (AP Photo\/Jacob Kupferman)<\/p>\n<p>Argentina\u2019s Nico Gonzalez (15) and Alexis Mac Allister (20) celebrate after the World Cup round of 16 soccer match between Argentina and Egypt in Atlanta, Tuesday, July 7, 2026. (AP Photo\/Jacob Kupferman)<\/p>\n<p>                Add AP News on Google <\/p>\n<p>        Add AP News as your preferred source to see more of our stories on Google.<\/p>\n<p>            Share<\/p>\n<p>                            Read More<\/p>\n<p>    <a class=\"AnchorLink\" id=\"image-70000c\"\/><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"Image\" alt=\"Argentina's Enzo Fernandez (24), bottom center, celebrates scoring their third goal during the World Cup round of 16 soccer match between Argentina and Egypt in Atlanta, Tuesday, July 7, 2026. (AP Photo\/Chris Carlson)\"  fetchpriority=\"high\" width=\"599\" height=\"399\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/1783563640_890_.jpeg\" loading=\"lazy\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Argentina\u2019s Enzo Fernandez (24), bottom center, celebrates scoring their third goal during the World Cup round of 16 soccer match between Argentina and Egypt in Atlanta, Tuesday, July 7, 2026. (AP Photo\/Chris Carlson)<\/p>\n<p>Argentina\u2019s Enzo Fernandez (24), bottom center, celebrates scoring their third goal during the World Cup round of 16 soccer match between Argentina and Egypt in Atlanta, Tuesday, July 7, 2026. (AP Photo\/Chris Carlson)<\/p>\n<p>                Add AP News on Google <\/p>\n<p>        Add AP News as your preferred source to see more of our stories on Google.<\/p>\n<p>            Share<\/p>\n<p>                            Read More<\/p>\n<p>    <a class=\"AnchorLink\" id=\"image-70000d\"\/><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"Image\" alt=\"Referee Francois Letexier, of France, shows a red card to a staff member of the Egyptian team during the World Cup round of 16 soccer match between Argentina and Egypt in Atlanta, Tuesday, July 7, 2026. (AP Photo\/Colin Hubbard)\"  fetchpriority=\"high\" width=\"599\" height=\"399\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/1783563640_595_.jpeg\" loading=\"lazy\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Referee Francois Letexier, of France, shows a red card to a staff member of the Egyptian team during the World Cup round of 16 soccer match between Argentina and Egypt in Atlanta, Tuesday, July 7, 2026. (AP Photo\/Colin Hubbard)<\/p>\n<p>Referee Francois Letexier, of France, shows a red card to a staff member of the Egyptian team during the World Cup round of 16 soccer match between Argentina and Egypt in Atlanta, Tuesday, July 7, 2026. (AP Photo\/Colin Hubbard)<\/p>\n<p>                Add AP News on Google <\/p>\n<p>        Add AP News as your preferred source to see more of our stories on Google.<\/p>\n<p>            Share<\/p>\n<p>                            Read More<\/p>\n<p>    <a class=\"AnchorLink\" id=\"image-70000e\"\/><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"Image\" alt=\"Switzerland's Ruben Vargas, left, celebrates with teammates after making the winning kick in a penalty shootout in the World Cup round of 16 soccer match between Switzerland and Colombia in Vancouver, British Columbia, Tuesday, July 7, 2026. (Timothy Matwey\/The Canadian Press via AP)\"  fetchpriority=\"high\" width=\"599\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/1783563640_530_.jpeg\" loading=\"lazy\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Switzerland\u2019s Ruben Vargas, left, celebrates with teammates after making the winning kick in a penalty shootout in the World Cup round of 16 soccer match between Switzerland and Colombia in Vancouver, British Columbia, Tuesday, July 7, 2026. (Timothy Matwey\/The Canadian Press via AP)<\/p>\n<p>Switzerland\u2019s Ruben Vargas, left, celebrates with teammates after making the winning kick in a penalty shootout in the World Cup round of 16 soccer match between Switzerland and Colombia in Vancouver, British Columbia, Tuesday, July 7, 2026. (Timothy Matwey\/The Canadian Press via AP)<\/p>\n<p>                Add AP News on Google <\/p>\n<p>        Add AP News as your preferred source to see more of our stories on Google.<\/p>\n<p>            Share<\/p>\n<p>                            Read More<\/p>\n<p>    <a class=\"AnchorLink\" id=\"image-70000f\"\/><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"Image\" alt=\"Colombia goalkeeper Camilo Vargas (12) leaps to defend a free kick during the World Cup round of 16 soccer match against Switzerland in Vancouver, British Columbia, Tuesday, July 7, 2026. (AP Photo\/Gregory Bull)\"  fetchpriority=\"high\" width=\"599\" height=\"399\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/1783563640_783_.jpeg\" loading=\"lazy\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Colombia goalkeeper Camilo Vargas (12) leaps to defend a free kick during the World Cup round of 16 soccer match against Switzerland in Vancouver, British Columbia, Tuesday, July 7, 2026. (AP Photo\/Gregory Bull)<\/p>\n<p>Colombia goalkeeper Camilo Vargas (12) leaps to defend a free kick during the World Cup round of 16 soccer match against Switzerland in Vancouver, British Columbia, Tuesday, July 7, 2026. (AP Photo\/Gregory Bull)<\/p>\n<p>                Add AP News on Google <\/p>\n<p>        Add AP News as your preferred source to see more of our stories on Google.<\/p>\n<p>            Share<\/p>\n<p>                            Read More<\/p>\n<p>    <a class=\"AnchorLink\" id=\"image-700010\"\/><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"Image\" alt=\"Colombia's Jhon Lucum\u00ed reacts after losing to Switzerland during a penalty shootout in the World Cup round of 16 soccer match between Switzerland and Colombia in Vancouver, British Columbia, Tuesday, July 7, 2026. (AP Photo\/Lindsey Wasson)\"  fetchpriority=\"high\" width=\"599\" height=\"399\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/1783563641_860_.jpeg\" loading=\"lazy\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Colombia\u2019s Jhon Lucum\u00ed reacts after losing to Switzerland during a penalty shootout in the World Cup round of 16 soccer match between Switzerland and Colombia in Vancouver, British Columbia, Tuesday, July 7, 2026. (AP Photo\/Lindsey Wasson)<\/p>\n<p>Colombia\u2019s Jhon Lucum\u00ed reacts after losing to Switzerland during a penalty shootout in the World Cup round of 16 soccer match between Switzerland and Colombia in Vancouver, British Columbia, Tuesday, July 7, 2026. (AP Photo\/Lindsey Wasson)<\/p>\n<p>                Add AP News on Google <\/p>\n<p>        Add AP News as your preferred source to see more of our stories on Google.<\/p>\n<p>            Share<\/p>\n<p>                            Read More<\/p>\n<p>    <a class=\"AnchorLink\" id=\"image-700011\"\/><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"Image\" alt=\"Switzerland goalkeeper Gregor Kobel (1) blocks a penalty shot by Colombia's Cucho Hernandez in a shootout during the World Cup round of 16 soccer match in Vancouver, British Columbia, Tuesday, July 7, 2026. (AP Photo\/Gregory Bull)\"  fetchpriority=\"high\" width=\"599\" height=\"399\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/1783563641_980_.jpeg\" loading=\"lazy\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Switzerland goalkeeper Gregor Kobel (1) blocks a penalty shot by Colombia\u2019s Cucho Hernandez in a shootout during the World Cup round of 16 soccer match in Vancouver, British Columbia, Tuesday, July 7, 2026. (AP Photo\/Gregory Bull)<\/p>\n<p>Switzerland goalkeeper Gregor Kobel (1) blocks a penalty shot by Colombia\u2019s Cucho Hernandez in a shootout during the World Cup round of 16 soccer match in Vancouver, British Columbia, Tuesday, July 7, 2026. (AP Photo\/Gregory Bull)<\/p>\n<p>                Add AP News on Google <\/p>\n<p>        Add AP News as your preferred source to see more of our stories on Google.<\/p>\n<p>            Share<\/p>\n<p>                            Read More<\/p>\n<p>    <a class=\"AnchorLink\" id=\"image-700012\"\/><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"Image\" alt=\"Colombia's Johan Mojica reacts during the World Cup round of 16 soccer match between Switzerland and Colombia in Vancouver, British Columbia, Tuesday, July 7, 2026. (AP Photo\/Lindsey Wasson)\"  fetchpriority=\"high\" width=\"599\" height=\"399\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/1783563641_579_.jpeg\" loading=\"lazy\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Colombia\u2019s Johan Mojica reacts during the World Cup round of 16 soccer match between Switzerland and Colombia in Vancouver, British Columbia, Tuesday, July 7, 2026. (AP Photo\/Lindsey Wasson)<\/p>\n<p>Colombia\u2019s Johan Mojica reacts during the World Cup round of 16 soccer match between Switzerland and Colombia in Vancouver, British Columbia, Tuesday, July 7, 2026. (AP Photo\/Lindsey Wasson)<\/p>\n<p>                Add AP News on Google <\/p>\n<p>        Add AP News as your preferred source to see more of our stories on Google.<\/p>\n<p>            Share<\/p>\n<p>                            Read More<\/p>\n<p>    <a class=\"AnchorLink\" id=\"image-700013\"\/><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"Image\" alt=\"Switzerland goalkeeper Gregor Kobel (1) looks up as Colombia's Davinson Sanchez (23) hits the bar during a penalty shootout at the end of the World Cup round of 16 soccer match between Switzerland and Colombia in Vancouver, British Columbia, Tuesday, July 7, 2026. (AP Photo\/Lindsey Wasson)\"  fetchpriority=\"high\" width=\"599\" height=\"399\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/1783563641_905_.jpeg\" loading=\"lazy\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Switzerland goalkeeper Gregor Kobel (1) looks up as Colombia\u2019s Davinson Sanchez (23) hits the bar during a penalty shootout at the end of the World Cup round of 16 soccer match between Switzerland and Colombia in Vancouver, British Columbia, Tuesday, July 7, 2026. (AP Photo\/Lindsey Wasson)<\/p>\n<p>Switzerland goalkeeper Gregor Kobel (1) looks up as Colombia\u2019s Davinson Sanchez (23) hits the bar during a penalty shootout at the end of the World Cup round of 16 soccer match between Switzerland and Colombia in Vancouver, British Columbia, Tuesday, July 7, 2026. (AP Photo\/Lindsey Wasson)<\/p>\n<p>                Add AP News on Google <\/p>\n<p>        Add AP News as your preferred source to see more of our stories on Google.<\/p>\n<p>            Share<\/p>\n<p>                            Read More<\/p>\n<p>    <a class=\"AnchorLink\" id=\"image-700014\"\/><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"Image\" alt=\"Switzerland's Granit Xhaka (10), left, and Colombia's James Rodriguez (10) fight for the ball during the World Cup round of 16 soccer match between Switzerland and Colombia in Vancouver, British Columbia, Tuesday, July 7, 2026. (AP Photo\/Abbie Parr)\"  fetchpriority=\"high\" width=\"599\" height=\"399\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/1783563641_320_.jpeg\" loading=\"lazy\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Switzerland\u2019s Granit Xhaka (10), left, and Colombia\u2019s James Rodriguez (10) fight for the ball during the World Cup round of 16 soccer match between Switzerland and Colombia in Vancouver, British Columbia, Tuesday, July 7, 2026. (AP Photo\/Abbie Parr)<\/p>\n<p>Switzerland\u2019s Granit Xhaka (10), left, and Colombia\u2019s James Rodriguez (10) fight for the ball during the World Cup round of 16 soccer match between Switzerland and Colombia in Vancouver, British Columbia, Tuesday, July 7, 2026. (AP Photo\/Abbie Parr)<\/p>\n<p>                Add AP News on Google <\/p>\n<p>        Add AP News as your preferred source to see more of our stories on Google.<\/p>\n<p>            Share<\/p>\n<p>                            Read More<\/p>\n<p>    <a class=\"AnchorLink\" id=\"image-700015\"\/><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"Image\" alt=\"Colombia goalkeeper Camilo Vargas (12) and Switzerland's Breel Embolo (7) collide during the World Cup round of 16 soccer match between Switzerland and Colombia in Vancouver, British Columbia, Tuesday, July 7, 2026. (AP Photo\/Abbie Parr)\"  fetchpriority=\"high\" width=\"599\" height=\"399\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/1783563642_165_.jpeg\" loading=\"lazy\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Colombia goalkeeper Camilo Vargas (12) and Switzerland\u2019s Breel Embolo (7) collide during the World Cup round of 16 soccer match between Switzerland and Colombia in Vancouver, British Columbia, Tuesday, July 7, 2026. (AP Photo\/Abbie Parr)<\/p>\n<p>Colombia goalkeeper Camilo Vargas (12) and Switzerland\u2019s Breel Embolo (7) collide during the World Cup round of 16 soccer match between Switzerland and Colombia in Vancouver, British Columbia, Tuesday, July 7, 2026. (AP Photo\/Abbie Parr)<\/p>\n<p>                Add AP News on Google <\/p>\n<p>        Add AP News as your preferred source to see more of our stories on Google.<\/p>\n<p>            Share<\/p>\n<p>                            Read More<\/p>\n<p>    <a class=\"AnchorLink\" id=\"image-710000\"\/><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"Image\" alt=\"Colombia's Luis Su\u00e1rez, left, and Switzerland's Nico Elvedi battle for the ball during the World Cup round of 16 soccer match between Switzerland and Colombia in Vancouver, British Columbia, Tuesday, July 7, 2026. (AP Photo\/Lindsey Wasson)\"  fetchpriority=\"high\" width=\"599\" height=\"399\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/1783563642_749_.jpeg\" loading=\"lazy\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Colombia\u2019s Luis Su\u00e1rez, left, and Switzerland\u2019s Nico Elvedi battle for the ball during the World Cup round of 16 soccer match between Switzerland and Colombia in Vancouver, British Columbia, Tuesday, July 7, 2026. (AP Photo\/Lindsey Wasson)<\/p>\n<p>Colombia\u2019s Luis Su\u00e1rez, left, and Switzerland\u2019s Nico Elvedi battle for the ball during the World Cup round of 16 soccer match between Switzerland and Colombia in Vancouver, British Columbia, Tuesday, July 7, 2026. (AP Photo\/Lindsey Wasson)<\/p>\n<p>                Add AP News on Google <\/p>\n<p>        Add AP News as your preferred source to see more of our stories on Google.<\/p>\n<p>            Share<\/p>\n<p>                            Read More<\/p>\n<p>    <a class=\"AnchorLink\" id=\"image-710001\"\/><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"Image\" alt=\"Switzerland's Ruben Vargas (17) celebrates after making the winning kick in a penalty shootout during the World Cup round of 16 soccer match between Switzerland and Colombia in Vancouver, British Columbia, Tuesday, July 7, 2026. (AP Photo\/Gregory Bull)\"  fetchpriority=\"high\" width=\"599\" height=\"399\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/1783563642_83_.jpeg\" loading=\"lazy\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Switzerland\u2019s Ruben Vargas (17) celebrates after making the winning kick in a penalty shootout during the World Cup round of 16 soccer match between Switzerland and Colombia in Vancouver, British Columbia, Tuesday, July 7, 2026. (AP Photo\/Gregory Bull)<\/p>\n<p>Switzerland\u2019s Ruben Vargas (17) celebrates after making the winning kick in a penalty shootout during the World Cup round of 16 soccer match between Switzerland and Colombia in Vancouver, British Columbia, Tuesday, July 7, 2026. (AP Photo\/Gregory Bull)<\/p>\n<p>                Add AP News on Google <\/p>\n<p>        Add AP News as your preferred source to see more of our stories on Google.<\/p>\n<p>            Share<\/p>\n<p>                            Read More<\/p>\n<p>    <a class=\"AnchorLink\" id=\"image-710002\"\/><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"Image\" alt=\"Colombia's Cucho Hern\u00e1ndez, right, cannot score against Switzerland's Gregor Kobel during a penalty shootout in the World Cup round of 16 soccer match between Switzerland and Colombia in Vancouver, British Columbia, Tuesday, July 7, 2026. (AP Photo\/Lindsey Wasson)\"  fetchpriority=\"high\" width=\"599\" height=\"399\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/1783563642_547_.jpeg\" loading=\"lazy\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Colombia\u2019s Cucho Hern\u00e1ndez, right, cannot score against Switzerland\u2019s Gregor Kobel during a penalty shootout in the World Cup round of 16 soccer match between Switzerland and Colombia in Vancouver, British Columbia, Tuesday, July 7, 2026. (AP Photo\/Lindsey Wasson)<\/p>\n<p>Colombia\u2019s Cucho Hern\u00e1ndez, right, cannot score against Switzerland\u2019s Gregor Kobel during a penalty shootout in the World Cup round of 16 soccer match between Switzerland and Colombia in Vancouver, British Columbia, Tuesday, July 7, 2026. (AP Photo\/Lindsey Wasson)<\/p>\n<p>                Add AP News on Google <\/p>\n<p>        Add AP News as your preferred source to see more of our stories on Google.<\/p>\n<p>            Share<\/p>\n<p>                            Read More<\/p>\n<p>    <a class=\"AnchorLink\" id=\"image-710003\"\/><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"Image\" alt=\"Swiss players celebrate after winning the penalty shootout during the World Cup round of 16 soccer match between Switzerland and Colombia in Vancouver, British Columbia, Tuesday, July 7, 2026. (AP Photo\/Abbie Parr)\"  fetchpriority=\"high\" width=\"599\" height=\"399\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/1783563643_74_.jpeg\" loading=\"lazy\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Swiss players celebrate after winning the penalty shootout during the World Cup round of 16 soccer match between Switzerland and Colombia in Vancouver, British Columbia, Tuesday, July 7, 2026. 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