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Switzerland Defeats Colombia on Penalties to Reach First Quarter‑Final Since 1954

Switzerland defeated Colombia in a penalty shootout after a draw in regular time.

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Switzerland won the match through a penalty shootout.

They advance to the quarter‑finals for the first time since 1954.

Colombia will not advance, ending their hopes for a second quarter‑final appearance.

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The victory puts Switzerland into the World Cup quarter‑finals, their first appearance at this stage since 1954.

Colombia’s loss means they miss the chance to reach the quarter‑finals for only the second time in their history.

The match was decided by a series of penalty kicks, where each team alternated shots from the penalty spot.

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4 words

penalty shootout

a set of alternating kicks taken after a tie to decide the winner

quarter‑final

the round where eight teams compete to move on to the semi‑finals

draw

when both teams have the same number of goals at the end of regular play

World Cup

the most important international soccer competition, held every four years

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