Rubén Vargas scores decisive spot‑kick as Switzerland advances

After a nerve‑wracking encounter that saw no goals in regulation or extra time, the spotlight turned to the penalty line. Rubén Vargas, who entered the match as a substitute, took the final spot‑kick for Switzerland. He struck the ball cleanly, sending it to the back of the net and completing a 4‑3 shoot‑out win over Colombia. Post‑match, Vargas said he had not been sure he would play, but the confidence he felt before taking the kick made the moment unforgettable.