They’ll decide it by the match result: whoever scores more goals wins, and if it’s tied after 90 minutes, the game goes to extra time and then penalties if needed. The winner advances to the quarterfinals, while the loser is eliminated from the World Cup.

How it works

  • Regulation time: 90 minutes of play.
  • Tie after 90: 30 minutes of extra time, split into two 15-minute halves.
  • Still tied: penalty shootout decides it.
  • Winner: moves on to the next round.
  • Loser: goes out of the tournament.

In this matchup

This Switzerland vs. Colombia game is a knockout-round World Cup match, so there’s no draw outcome for advancement. Colombia would advance if it wins in regulation, extra time, or penalties; Switzerland would advance the same way if it comes out on top.

If you want, I can also explain what happens to the bracket depending on which team wins.