World Cup 2026: Thanks to Rubén Vargas and Gregor Kobel – Switzerland throws out Colombia on penalties
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Switzerland survives 120 minutes of offensive refusal to work and knocks out Colombia on penalties. Rubén Vargas overcomes a namesake and Manuel Akanji overcomes trauma - but only thanks to his colleagues.
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