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Ruben Vargas sends Switzerland to the World Cup quarterfinals with shootout win over Colombia
By Anne M. Peterson, Associated Press at KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate)
· July 7, 2026
· 3 min read
In a match with few fireworks, the Swiss were patient against the Colombians and their enthusiastic fans. After a scoreless draw, Ruben Vargas converted the decisive penalty and Switzerland advanced to the World Cup quarterfinals, beating Colombia 4-3 in a shootout on Tuesday.Switzerland will fac...
Key takeaway After a scoreless draw, Ruben Vargas converted the decisive penalty and Switzerland advanced to the World Cup quarterfinals, beating Colombia 4-3 in a shootout on Tuesday.
Why this matters in The San Antonio
San Antonio soccer fans who gathered to watch the World Cup match between Switzerland and Colombia were treated to a thrilling shootout win for the Swiss. The city's own vibrant soccer community, which has been growing in recent years, can appreciate the tightly contested match between two teams with contrasting styles. While the match was played in Kansas City, Missouri, local fans can look forward to watching Switzerland take on defending champion Argentina on Saturday, a team that many San Antonio residents may have been following closely. The quarterfinals match will be a significant test for the Swiss team, and local soccer enthusiasts will be eager to see how they perform against a strong opponent. With the World Cup capturing the attention of fans across the city, San Antonio's soccer community is likely to be abuzz with excitement and anticipation for the upcoming match.
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Category: safety ·
Published: July 7, 2026 ·
Source: KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate) ·
Reading time: 3 min
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What is this story about? In a match with few fireworks, the Swiss were patient against the Colombians and their enthusiastic fans. After a scoreless draw, Ruben Vargas converted the decisive penalty and Switzerland advanced to the World Cup quarterfinals, beating Colombia 4-3 in a shootout on Tuesday.Switzerland will fac...
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