Switzerland manager Murat Yakin expressed his delight at breaking the country's penalty "curse" after beating Colombia in a shootout Tuesday to reach the quarterfinals of the World Cup.
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Swiss overcome penalty 'curse' to oust Colombia
Switzerland manager Murat Yakin expressed his delight at breaking the country's penalty "curse" after beating Colombia in a shootout Tuesday to reach the quarterfinals of the World Cup.
Published July 8, 2026, 1:50 AM
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