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That wraps up the Round of 16 stage of the World Cup, with all four Quarter-Final fixtures now officially confirmed.

Here’s how the bracket stands as we head into the next round.

END OF PENALTY SHOOTOUT: SWITZERLAND THROUGH

Rubén Vargas slotted home the decisive spot-kick to send Switzerland into the World Cup Quarter-Finals, where they will face Lionel Messi’s Argentina.

Colombia, on the other hand, bow out of the tournament.

Rubén Vargas seals it for Switzerland!

✅❌✅❌✅ Colombia - Switzerland ✅✅❌✅✅

Luis Díaz calmly scores!

✅❌✅❌✅ Colombia - Switzerland ✅✅❌✅

But Switzerland stand just one penalty away from victory…

Cedric Itten fires straight down the middle!

✅❌✅❌ Colombia - Switzerland ✅✅❌✅

Cucho Hernández’s effort is saved!

✅❌✅❌ Colombia - Switzerland ✅✅❌

Manuel Akanji skies it!

✅❌✅ Colombia - Switzerland ✅✅❌

Jaminton Campaz scores!

✅❌✅ Colombia - Switzerland ✅✅

Zeki Amdouni converts!

✅❌ Colombia - Switzerland ✅✅

Switzerland take the advantage.

Davinson Sánchez strikes the crossbar!

✅❌ Colombia - Switzerland ✅

Granit Xhaka equalises!

✅ Colombia - Switzerland ✅

Juan Quintero scores!

✅ Colombia net the first penalty of the shootout.

END OF EXTRA TIME: SWITZERLAND 0-0 COLOMBIA

And that means we head to penalties… Stay tuned!

Jaminton Campaz had a golden opportunity but couldn’t keep his shot on target.

We’ve reached the midway point of extra time, with both teams starting to threaten more frequently.

Camilo Vargas pulls off a brilliant diving save to deny Zeki Amdouni. Still goalless!

Gregor Kobel makes an awkward stop as Jaminton Campaz’s long-range strike dips sharply.

OFF THE CROSSBAR

Colombia’s Jhon Lucumí nearly scores, but his header clatters off the bar.

The opening minutes of extra time have been just as tense as the previous 90. Both sides will need something special to avoid penalties.

End of Regulation: Switzerland 0-0 Colombia

No goals after 90 minutes, so extra time follows.

Five minutes of stoppage time have been added.

Luis Díaz swings in a dangerous cross and Campaz goes down under a challenge, but the referee waves away Colombian appeals for a penalty.

Some familiar faces spotted in the stands at Vancouver.

Ouch! Vargas comes out for a looping ball and crashes into Breel Embolo. That looked painful.

Twenty minutes left between Switzerland and Colombia. Can anyone find the breakthrough?

The hydration break arrives with the deadlock unbroken.

CHANCE COLOMBIA

Luis Díaz cuts inside and forces Kobel into a low save.

CLOSE

Switzerland start the second half strongly as Rieder curls a free-kick into the side-netting — some fans thought it had gone in!

PENALTY APPEAL

Munoz drags down Ndoye inside the area, but after a VAR review, no penalty is given — it would have been soft.

CHANCE SWITZERLAND

Ndoye pulls the ball back for Djibril Sow, but he slips and fires over the bar. A good opening wasted.

SECOND HALF

We’re back underway in Vancouver for the second half.

It’s been a tight contest so far with few clear chances.

HALF TIME: Switzerland 0-0 Colombia

Both teams created half-chances in the opening 45 minutes, but the score remains goalless.

Three minutes of added time. Will we see a late first-half goal?

Colombia increase the tempo, pushing into Switzerland’s half. Suárez’s shot is blocked before Puerta slices one wide from the edge of the box.

Strong post-match remarks from Egypt manager Hossam Hassan after their dramatic 3-2 defeat to Argentina.

Another chance for Switzerland as Dan Ndoye’s low shot from a tight angle is saved by Vargas.

CHANCE SWITZERLAND

Rieder capitalises on a Daniel Munoz error and strikes at goal, but Vargas reacts quickly to save. First big opening for the Swiss.

Play resumes after the hydration break, with Colombia slightly on top early on.

BIG SAVE!

Colombia string together fine passes before Gustavo Puerta curls a shot that Kobel tips around the post.

CHANCE COLOMBIA

James Rodríguez delivers a teasing free-kick, and Lucumí’s header is safely collected by Kobel.

It’s been a cautious opening 10 minutes as both sides size each other up.

KICK OFF

The final Round of 16 clash of the 2026 World Cup kicks off.

The teams step out in Vancouver as we approach kick-off.

Just 15 minutes to go before Switzerland face Colombia. Who will emerge victorious?

Could this be the battle of the World Cup’s dark horses?

Argentina had only a 0.6% chance of winning late against Egypt — one of the most remarkable World Cup comebacks ever.

Is the GOAT debate finally settled?

Next up, Switzerland and Colombia meet in Vancouver. Here are the confirmed line-ups.

Switzerland: Kobel; Zakaria, Akanji, Elvedi, R. Rodríguez; Xhaka, Freuler, Jashari; Ndoye, Embolo, Rieder.

It’s been quite a showing from the 39-year-old maestro.

The reigning champions continue their title defence after narrowly defeating Egypt. Their next challenge: a Quarter-Final against Switzerland.

FT: Argentina 3-2 Egypt

Egypt looked set for victory with 20 minutes left, but a late Argentinian surge led by Lionel Messi turned the game around.

It all kicked off...

The goal stood despite Egypt’s protests for a foul earlier in the move. One Egyptian staff member was sent off, and VAR didn’t intervene.

Argentina 3-2 Egypt

GOAL! THERE IT IS!

Egypt are caught on the counter-attack as Enzo Fernández heads Argentina into the lead for the first time. Heartbreak for Egypt.

Argentina 3-2 Egypt

Into added time...

Seven minutes of stoppage time to be played. Is there more drama to come?

Argentina 2-2 Egypt

GOAL! THERE’S THE EQUALISER!

Argentina draw level with two goals in four minutes — a brilliant finish from Lionel Messi brings them back into the game.

Argentina 2-2 Egypt

GOAL! THAT’S ONE BACK!

Cristian Romero heads home from a cross. The goalkeeper gets a touch but can’t keep it out. The comeback begins.

Argentina 1-2 Egypt

Into the side netting...

Egypt almost make it three, but Trézéguet’s shot hits the side netting.

Argentina 0-2 Egypt

Back underway...

Can Egypt hold on to their lead?

Hydration break...

Are we witnessing history?

GOOOAAALLLLL!!!!! WOW WOW WOW!!!

Egypt break on the counter led by Mohamed Salah. Haissem Hassan crosses for Mostafa Ziko, who finds the net. No denying that one!

Argentina 0-2 Egypt

The foul that denied Egypt a second earlier.

Oh wow...

Egypt double their lead with a stunning goal assisted by Salah, but it’s ruled out for a foul in the build-up. So unlucky.

Argentina 0-1 Egypt

Argentina still struggling...

A Messi free-kick is punched clear. Argentina have yet to find rhythm this half.

Argentina 0-1 Egypt

KICK OFF!

The second half begins in Atlanta.

HT: Argentina 0-1 Egypt

WHAT A SAVE! AGAIN!

Julián Álvarez should have levelled from close range, but Mostafa Shobeir makes another spectacular stop.

Argentina 0-1 Egypt

DENIED!

Messi’s long-range free-kick hits the post — so close!

Argentina 0-1 Egypt

WHAT A SAVE!

Alexis Mac Allister’s header looks destined for the net, but Egypt’s goalkeeper Mostafa Shobeir pulls off an incredible reflex save.

Argentina 0-1 Egypt

Back underway...

More twists to come?

Pause in play...

The first hydration break gives both sides a breather after a frantic start.

Argentina 0-1 Egypt

A moment to forget for Messi…

Messi steps up...

AND IT’S SAVED!

Argentina 0-1 Egypt

PENALTY!

Argentina are awarded a penalty after Haissem Hassan’s foul in the box. No hesitation from the referee.

Argentina 0-1 Egypt

GOAL! EGYPT LEAD!

From a corner, Argentina fail to clear, and Yasser Ibrahim heads home. Could this be a shock result?

Argentina 0-1 Egypt

OFFSIDE!

Argentina come close as Enzo Fernández fires wide from De Paul’s cross, but the flag goes up for offside.

Argentina 0-0 Egypt

Possible nerves?

Both teams look shaky early on, with several misplaced passes.

Argentina 0-0 Egypt

Early scare for Argentina as Enzo Fernández takes a knock but quickly recovers.

Argentina 0-0 Egypt

KICK OFF!

Argentina get the second Round of 16 match underway in Atlanta.

HERE WE GO!

The teams take the field as kick-off approaches. Argentina fans are in full voice!

We’re gearing up for Argentina’s clash with Egypt, while in Vancouver, anticipation builds for Switzerland vs Colombia.

Messi has arrived!

Egypt’s lineup confirmed.

Argentina team news: No surprises — Messi starts. Line-up: Martínez; Molina, Romero, Lisandro Martínez, Tagliafico; De Paul, Enzo Fernández, Mac Allister, Paredes; Julián Álvarez, Messi.

Good afternoon!

Welcome to today’s World Cup coverage — the final pair of Round of 16 fixtures.

First up, Argentina take on Egypt in a blockbuster battle between Lionel Messi and Mohamed Salah at 5 pm.

Later tonight, Switzerland face Colombia at 9 pm.