- Jul 8
Switzerland reaches World Cup quarterfinals with penalty win over Colombia, faces Argentina next
Switzerland booked its place in the 2026 FIFA World Cup quarterfinals after a tense 0-0 draw and 4-3 penalty shootout victory over Colombia in Vancouver. The win sets up a clash with Argentina and Lionel Messi on 12 July.
- Jul 3
Switzerland beats Algeria 2-0 to reach World Cup last 16
Goals from Breel Embolo and Dan Ndoi secured Switzerland's passage to the knockout stage at BC Place in Vancouver.
- Jun 14
Gary Neville slams 'absurd' FIFA secrecy after VAR controversy mars Qatar's historic World Cup draw with Switzerland
Qatar earned their first-ever World Cup point with a stoppage-time equaliser against Switzerland, but the match was overshadowed by a VAR controversy that drew blistering criticism from Gary Neville.
- Jun 14
Qatar score historic first World Cup point with stoppage-time header against wasteful Switzerland
Breel Embolo's early penalty had Switzerland in control, but Qatar captain Boualem Khoukhi headed a dramatic equaliser deep in stoppage time to earn the Gulf nation a first ever World Cup point.
