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Switzerland earns final spot in World Cup quarterfinals after shootout win over Colombia
By Associated Press, ANNE M. PETERSON at WSMV 4 News (NBC affiliate)
· July 7, 2026
· 1 min read
VANCOUVER, British Colombia (AP) — Ruben Vargas converted his penalty and Switzerland advanced to the World Cup quarterfinals with a 4-3 penalty shootout win over Colombia after a scoreless draw on Tuesday.Switzerland will next face defending champion Argentina on Saturday at Arrowhead Stadium in...
Key takeaway Switzerland had not reached the quarterfinals of a World Cup since hosting the tournament in 1954.
Why this matters in The Nashville
Nashville soccer fans may be interested to know that the winner of the Switzerland and Colombia match, Switzerland, will face Argentina at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, Missouri, a venue that, while not local, is still within the United States and may draw the attention of Middle Tennessee's soccer enthusiasts. The fact that Switzerland has not reached the quarterfinals since 1954 adds a layer of intrigue to their matchup against Argentina, which could potentially draw viewers from the Nashville area. As the World Cup progresses, local fans may find themselves tuning in to watch the quarterfinals, and with Argentina's reputation as a strong team, the match against Switzerland is likely to be closely watched. The absence of Johan Manzambi from the Swiss lineup may also be a point of interest for local fans who follow international soccer.
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Category: local ·
Published: July 7, 2026 ·
Source: WSMV 4 News (NBC affiliate) ·
Reading time: 1 min
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What is this story about? VANCOUVER, British Colombia (AP) — Ruben Vargas converted his penalty and Switzerland advanced to the World Cup quarterfinals with a 4-3 penalty shootout win over Colombia after a scoreless draw on Tuesday.Switzerland will next face defending champion Argentina on Saturday at Arrowhead Stadium in...
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