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.

Ruben Vargas converted the decisive penalty and Switzerland advanced to the World Cup quarterfinals, beating Colombia 4-3 in a shootout after a scoreless draw

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.

Switzerland defeated Colombia in a tense and extended penalty shootout. Argentina knocked Egypt out of the World Cup Round of 16 with a second-half fightback. Switzerland beat Colombia 4-3 on penalties after a goalless draw on Wednesday to set up a quarter-final with defending champions Argentina.

In the battle of the World Cup dark horses, it's Columbia cantering to the glue factory, and Switzerland heading to face

Switzerland and Colombia have endured in an even battle as both sides have failed to score in normal time, and the game has gone to extra time., Football News, Times Now

Switzerland manager Murat Yakin expressed his delight at breaking the country's penalty "curse" after beating Colombia in a shootout Tuesday to reach the quarterfinals of the World Cup.

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,