Switzerland edge Colombia on penalties to reach first World Cup quarter-final since 1954

Ruben Vargas converts the winning spot kick after Gregor Kobel’s saves and Colombia’s misses end a tense goalless contest, setting up a quarter-final showdown with holders Argentina.

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.