Switzerland and Colombia needed extra time Tuesday after a scoreless 90 minutes in their FIFA World Cup Round of 16 match at BC Place in Vancouver.
The winner will claim the final quarter-final spot and move on to face Argentina, which advanced earlier Tuesday after a comeback against Egypt. CBS Sports' live coverage listed the match at 0-0 in stoppage time and posted at 5:55 p.m. ET that the game was heading to extra time.
The game has been tight rather than open. CBS reported only three shots on target in the first half, with both goalkeepers called into action but neither side finding a clear breakthrough. Colombia had promising moments through Luis Diaz, James Rodriguez and Luis Suarez, while Switzerland threatened through Fabian Rieder, Dan Ndoye and Breel Embolo before substitutions reshaped the final stretch of regulation.
Why it matters
This is the last Round of 16 tie, so the result will complete the World Cup quarter-final bracket. For Colombia, a win would keep alive one of the tournament's stronger dark-horse runs after topping a group that included Portugal and then beating Ghana. For Switzerland, advancement would continue a steady knockout push after a 2-0 Round of 32 win over Algeria.
FOX Sports listed the match as being played at BC Place Vancouver and framed it as a battle for the final place in the last eight. The quarter-final opponent is already known: Argentina, with Lionel Messi still in the draw.
What to watch next
Extra time changes the risk calculation for both teams. Fresh legs, set pieces and goalkeeper decisions become more important when chances are scarce. If neither side scores after the additional 30 minutes, the match will go to penalties, turning the last quarter-final place into a one-kick-at-a-time finish.
PS News will treat the winner as the next update once the match is decided.
