Colombia Eliminated by Switzerland on Penalties After Goalless Draw at the 2026 FIFA World Cup

Colombia’s World Cup 2026 campaign came to an end after losing to Switzerland in a penalty shootout following a scoreless draw through 120 minutes.

La Tricolor bowed out after a tightly contested match in which it created several promising chances but failed to convert them, ultimately paying the price for its lack of finishing.

A Tightly Contested Match from the Opening Whistle

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The script was evident from the very first minute.

Colombia and Switzerland played a physical, hard-fought contest, with intense midfield battles and very few clear scoring opportunities.

The tension never let up.

Camilo Vargas Keeps Colombia Alive

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The Colombian goalkeeper proved decisive.

During the first half, Camilo Vargas produced several outstanding saves to prevent Switzerland from taking the lead.

The score remained level.

Colombia Struggled to Create Chances

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The attack lacked its usual sharpness.

Luis Díaz delivered a quiet performance and was unable to create significant danger, falling short of the impact he has often made in previous matches.

Colombia lacked creativity and attacking balance.

The Second Half Lost Momentum

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The pace of the game slowed considerably.

Both teams struggled with misplaced passes and lacked attacking depth in the final third, resulting in few meaningful opportunities.

The deadlock continued.

Extra Time Produced the Best Chances

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The match finally came to life in extra time.

Colombia nearly broke the deadlock when Jhon Lucumí’s header struck the crossbar, while Switzerland also forced another excellent save from Vargas.

Still, neither side found the breakthrough.

A Missed Opportunity That Could Have Changed Everything

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The decisive moment slipped away.

Jaminton Campaz found himself one-on-one with the goalkeeper after a defensive mistake by Switzerland, but his shot sailed over the crossbar.

It proved to be Colombia’s final clear opportunity.

Penalty Shootout Decides the Match

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The match was ultimately decided from the penalty spot.

Colombia missed at crucial moments, including a penalty saved from Cucho Hernández, allowing Switzerland to seize the advantage.

Colombia’s elimination was sealed.

A Bitter Ending for La Tricolor

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The conclusion was heartbreaking.

Switzerland converted its fifth penalty to win the shootout and eliminate Colombia from the quarterfinals after an evenly matched contest defined by defensive discipline and missed scoring opportunities.

The World Cup dream came to an end.

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