### [2026-07-7](/feed/2026/07/7/index.md)

##### 2026 FIFA World Cup
# Switzerland advances to the quarterfinals of the FIFA World Cup for the first time since 1954 after beating Colombia in a penalty shootout in the round of 16. 




### Sources:

1. [CBS Sports](https://www.cbssports.com/soccer/news/colombia-switzerland-live-updates-world-cup-2026-score-result/live/)

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