BBC Sport has released a video capturing every tension-filled penalty from World Cup 2026's first last-16 penalty shootout, as Switzerland edged past Colombia 4-3 on spot-kicks. The footage, available to UK users, shows the raw emotion and decisive moments that sent the Swiss through to a quarter-final date with holders Argentina.
After 120 goalless minutes of cautious knockout football, the contest was decided from 12 yards at Arrowhead Stadium. Gregor Kobel proved the hero, denying Cucho Hernández with a stunning save to spark wild celebrations among the Swiss players and staff.
How the shootout unfolded
Colombia captain Davinson Sánchez stepped up first for Los Cafeteros but saw his effort crash against the crossbar, handing an immediate advantage to the European side. Switzerland calmly converted their opening three kicks, putting the pressure squarely on the South Americans.
Jhon Durán and Jhon Lucumí kept Colombian hopes alive with composed finishes, but when Swiss winger Ruben Vargas – who had battled a pre-match injury scare – buried the fifth Swiss penalty to make it 4-3, Hernández had to score. Kobel read the Colombian forward's intentions brilliantly, diving low to his left to parry away the decisive kick and seal Switzerland's first World Cup quarter-final appearance since 1954.
A match of few chances
In regular and extra time, neither side truly imposed themselves. Colombia's Jhon Lucumí rattled the crossbar with a header in the additional period, and Jaminton Campaz fluffed a golden opportunity, but defences dominated throughout. The lottery of a shootout always seemed the likely conclusion.
"It is an incredible feeling," said Switzerland coach Murat Yakin. "The players showed huge character. Gregor was fantastic in the shootout, and now we dream of more against Argentina."
Quarter-final challenge awaits
Switzerland's reward is a daunting last-eight clash with Lionel Messi's Argentina in Kansas City on 11 July. The Swiss have never beaten Argentina in a World Cup, but after eliminating the side ranked 17th in the world, belief will be high in the camp. "We respect Argentina, but we fear no one," added Yakin. "We have four days to prepare a plan to win."
Key Takeaways
- Switzerland win their first World Cup penalty shootout, advancing 4-3 after a 0-0 draw.
- Gregor Kobel's save from Cucho Hernández proved the decisive moment.
- Colombia exit at the last-16 stage for the third consecutive World Cup.
- Switzerland face Argentina in the quarter-finals on 11 July.
Quick Facts
Date: 7 July 2026
Venue: Arrowhead Stadium, Kansas City
Score after 120 mins: Switzerland 0-0 Colombia
Penalty shootout: Switzerland 4-3 Colombia
Hero: Gregor Kobel (Switzerland)
Video availability: UK only via BBC Sport
