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EXCLUSIVE: Ex-Switzerland player Vega says they can beat Argentina but worried about refereeing

There are those who have Messi, those who have Ronaldo, and those who lack standout superstars to rely on but can count on a weapon that, in a tournament like the World Cup, often proves decisive, perhaps even more than a top player: experience. This is the lens through which Ramon Vega, the former Swiss defender known for his time at Cagliari, Tottenham, and Celtic, invites us to view the Switzerland vs Argentina World Cup quarter-final in this exclusive interview.
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Colombia's Lorenzo admits pressure is nothing without execution following loss

Colombia manager Nestor Lorenzo said his side paid ⁠the price for failing to turn pressure into goals after they were knocked out ‌of the World Cup 4-3 on penalties by Switzerland following ‌a tense goalless draw after extra time ‌in the last 16.
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Swiss coach Yakin credits perfect timing on subs for win over Colombia

Switzerland stayed patient and benefited from the right substitutes at ⁠the right time to edge past Colombia on penalties on Tuesday and reach the World Cup ‌quarter-finals, Swiss coach Murat Yakin said.
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World Cup highlights: Argentina produce remarkable comeback as Swiss seal shootout win

Argentina's quest to become the first side since Brazil in 1962 to retain the World Cup continued on Tuesday, thanks to a remarkable comeback against Egypt, whilst Switzerland knocked out Colombia on penalties.
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Vargas and Kobel star in shootout as Switzerland see off Colombia to reach last eight

After what was a bruising encounter at times, Switzerland emerged victorious from the FIFA World Cup (WC) Round of 16 match against Colombia at BC Place, winning on penalties after a goalless draw to reach the quarter-finals for the first time since hosting in 1954.
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Switzerland midfielder Manzambi out of World Cup showdown with Colombia

Switzerland ‌attacking midfielder Johan ‌Manzambi ‌will miss his ‌side's last-16 World ‌Cup clash ‌against Colombia on ⁠Tuesday ‌due to ​a knee contusion, ​the team announced.
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How Argentina came back from the dead against Egypt to win all-time World Cup classic

A quarter-final tie against either Switzerland or Colombia was the prize for the winners of the Argentina v Egypt Round of 16 game, and pre-match hype centred, unsurprisingly, around Lionel Messi and Mo Salah.
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More than ever, indispensable Granit Xhaka is Switzerland’s captain and leader

On Tuesday evening, at Vancouver’s BC Place, Granit Xhaka will play a World Cup round of 16 match against Colombia, once again wearing the captain’s armband and orchestrating play. At 33, the Nati’s captain has never seemed so indispensable, nor so statistically dominant.
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Dark horses Colombia look stronger than ever as they take on Switzerland

As they approach their third World Cup round of 16, the Colombians are gradually emerging as possible contenders for the title on July 19 at the New York New Jersey Stadium. Can the Swiss stop their progress?
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World Cup LIVE: Switzerland beat Colombia on penalties, Argentina win classic

The Round of 16 concludes this evening. Holders Argentina headlined the early kick-off by beating Egypt after a sensational comeback, after which Switzerland and Colombia capped off the round in a match almost impossible to call. Follow all the action live with Flashscore as a fascinating day at the World Cup unfolds.
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Colombia's Lorenzo prepares for 'tough' matchup against Switzerland

The ability of Colombia's players to adapt to different situations will be ⁠key when they take on Switzerland in their World Cup last-16 tie on Tuesday, coach Nestor Lorenzo said.
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Coco Gauff storms back to beat Belinda Bencic to make Wimbledon quarter-finals

Coco Gauff reached her first ⁠Wimbledon quarter-final late on Sunday, overcoming Switzerland's Belinda Bencic 4-6 6-3 6-4 in ‌a topsy turvy match under the roof on ‌Court One.
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Resilient Switzerland captain Xhaka born to lead on World Cup stage

Switzerland's World Cup captain Granit Xhaka says leadership is a role he learned aged four when he was handed the house keys as his Albanian parents worked overtime to make ends meet in their adopted country.
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Lorenzo praises Colombia's defensive discipline after narrow win over Ghana

Colombia coach Nestor Lorenzo ⁠praised his side's defensive discipline after Friday's 1-0 win over Ghana ‌sent them into the World Cup round ‌of 16, saying their ability ‌to protect a narrow lead was ‌key to securing a meeting with ‌Switzerland.
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Algeria coach Petkovic admits team were punished for mistakes against Switzerland

Algeria coach Vladimir Petkovic said his side had been made ⁠to pay heavily for their mistakes as they slumped to a 2-0 defeat by Switzerland on Thursday that ‌saw them exit the World Cup in the round of 32.
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Dan Ndoye wants more with Switzerland after historic victory over Algeria

Switzerland goalscorer Dan Ndoye was happy that his side broke an 88-year wait for a knockout win at a World Cup, but insisted his side wanted more after their 2-0 victory over Algeria on Wednesday in Vancouver.
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World Cup highlights: Spain impress as Ronaldo & Ramos send Portugal to Round of 16

Spain stood out with an attractive, attacking style of play against Austria, beating them 3-0. Cristiano Ronaldo led Portugal’s comeback against Croatia to win 2-1. Switzerland defeated Algeria 2-0.

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Johan Manzambi continues to light up World Cup as Switzerland march on

At every World Cup, players come along to light up the tournament, making a name for themselves on the biggest stage - Johan Manzambi is the next in a long line of greats after his star turn against Algeria during Switzerland’s 2-0 victory in Vancouver.
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Embolo and Ndoye fire Switzerland into last 16 against abject Algeria

Switzerland advanced to the last 16 of the FIFA World Cup (WC) after earning a 2-0 win over Algeria at BC Place, in the first-ever competitive H2H meeting between the two nations.
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World Cup LIVE: Switzerland cruise into last 16 after Portugal fight back to beat Croatia

Day 22 is the penultimate day of the World Cup last-32 before the Round of 16 takes centre stage over the weekend, and it is dominated by Europe. Lamine Yamal's Spain take centre stage before Cristiano Ronaldo's Portugal; this is not a day you want to miss.
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Familiar faces to reunite as Algeria coach Petkovic faces former employers

Switzerland will face a team that knows them well when they meet Algeria in ⁠their World Cup last 32 on Thursday, with the North Africans coached by Vladimir Petkovic - the man who guided the Swiss national team ‌for seven years.
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The other David: Promise seeking to be Canada's secret weapon in knockouts

By scoring with his very first touch against Switzerland, Promise David proved he is much more than just a luxury substitute. As Canada prepare to take on South Africa in the round of 32, the powerful Union Saint-Gilloise striker is staking his claim for a starting spot alongside Jonathan David to help shape the co-hosts’ destiny.
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World Cup highlights: Brazil impress as South Africa secure historic qualification

Wednesday saw the conclusion of the first three groups in the World Cup. Brazil shone against Scotland and secured the top spot, while South Africa advanced to the knockout stage for the first time. Mexico, Switzerland, Canada, and Morocco are also through; South Korea, Bosnia, and Scotland must wait.
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Switzerland top Group B of World Cup with narrow win over hosts Canada

Switzerland topped Group B at the FIFA World Cup (WC) and progressed from a fourth WC Group Stage in succession for the first time, following a 2-1 win in Vancouver over Canada, who still advanced to a maiden knockout stage in their history.
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