Switzerland are into the quarter-finals the hard way. A goalless 120 minutes against a dominant Colombia went to a shootout at BC Place Stadium, and the Swiss held their nerve to win it 4-3. Here are our Switzerland player ratings. For more, see our World Cup 2026 hub.
Key match stats
| Stat | Switzerland | Colombia |
|---|---|---|
| Shots | 7 | 15 |
| Shots on target | 2 | 3 |
Switzerland player ratings vs Colombia
- GK — Gregor Kobel: 7.5/10 — A clean sheet across 120 minutes and calm under a heavy Colombia press, then held firm in the shootout.
- RB — Denis Zakaria: 7/10 — Solid and combative down the right.
- CB — Manuel Akanji: 8/10 — Immense at the back, marshalling the clean sheet with 97% passing.
- CB — Nico Elvedi: 7.5/10 — Resolute alongside Akanji for the full 120.
- LB — Ricardo Rodríguez: 6.5/10 — Steady on the left before being withdrawn.
- DM — Granit Xhaka (C): 7.5/10 — Bossed the midfield across 120 minutes with 92% passing.
- DM — Remo Freuler: 7/10 — Tireless and disciplined alongside Xhaka.
- RW — Dan Ndoye: 6.5/10 — Switzerland’s main outlet with two shots.
- AM — Fabian Rieder: 6.5/10 — Busy and willing with three efforts across 103 minutes.
- AM — Ardon Jashari: 6/10 — Quiet before being withdrawn at the break.
- ST — Breel Embolo: 6.5/10 — Battled away up front without a clear sight of goal.
Substitutes
- Djibril Sow: 6.5/10 — Added control in the middle after coming on.
- Miro Muheim: 6.5/10 — Steady down the left in extra time.
- Rubén Vargas: 6/10 — Fresh legs in the closing stages.
- Cedric Itten: 6/10 — Late option up front.
Switzerland vs Colombia: how it unfolded
Colombia dominated the ball and the chances, out-shooting Switzerland 15-7, but could not find a way through a disciplined Swiss defence marshalled by Manuel Akanji. Neither side scored across 90 minutes or extra time, and Switzerland held their nerve in the shootout to win it 4-3 and reach the quarter-finals. Colombia, on top for so much of the night, are out.
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Switzerland and Colombia drew 0-0 after extra time in the World Cup 2026 Round of 16, and Switzerland won 4-3 on penalties.
Yes. Switzerland drew 0-0 with Colombia after extra time and won the penalty shootout 4-3 to reach the quarter-finals.
Manuel Akanji was outstanding in marshalling a clean sheet across 120 minutes, with goalkeeper Gregor Kobel and captain Granit Xhaka also key.
After a goalless 120 minutes in which Colombia had the better of the chances, Switzerland won the penalty shootout 4-3 to reach the last eight.