Switzerland beat Colombia 4-3 in a penalty shootout in Vancouver on Tuesday to reach the quarterfinals of the World Cup for the first time since 1954.

Switzerland stayed patient and benefited from the right substitutes at the right time to edge past Colombia on penalties on Tuesday ​and reach the World Cup quarter-finals, Swiss coach Murat Yakin ‌said.

Gregor Kobel stars as Switzerland beat Colombia on penalties to reach the World Cup quarter-finals for the first time in 72 years

Argentina is through to the World Cup quarterfinals after one of the most remarkable comebacks, scoring three late unanswered goals to defeat Egypt 3-2 in a rollicking Round of 16 contest in Atlanta on Tuesday.

Switzerland's Ruben Vargas stroked home the decisive penalty to beat Colombia 4-3 in a shootout after a goalless 120 minutes, sending the Swiss ​into their first World Cup quarter-final since 1954 and a clash with holders Argentina.

Switzerland and Colombia were scoreless at the half Tuesday in the round of 16 at the World Cup with a spot in the quarterfinals on the line. The winner will face defending champion Argentina on Saturday at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City,

After a goalless draw with Colombia, Switzerland won a penalty shootout 4-3 with Ruben Vargas converting the winning spot-kick to set up a match against Argentina

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