Switzerland Advances to World Cup Quarters, Eyes Argentina Matchup

WHO:

KSHB 41 Kansas City - Andre's Chocolates owner Rene Bollier stated, "My grandparents immigrated in 1955, just a year after the last time Switzerland made the World Cup quarterfinals, to start this business in Kansas City."

NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth - João Pinheiro will be the head referee for the quarterfinal match between Argentina and Switzerland.

mininggazette.com - FIFA President Gianni Infantino, a Swiss citizen, was among those at BC Place during the match against Colombia.

NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth - João Pinheiro will be the head referee for the quarterfinal match between Argentina and Switzerland.

mininggazette.com - Switzerland's head coach Murat Yakin stated, "We will try to compete against the reigning champions and it’s going to be amazing."

mininggazette.com - Colombia midfielder Jhon Arias expressed, "The dream was enormous."

mininggazette.com - Switzerland's young midfielder Johan Manzambi was injured in training on Monday and did not participate in the match against Colombia.

mininggazette.com - Switzerland's coach Murat Yakin was seen with former Kansas City Chiefs player Christian Okoye during a training session.

mininggazette.com - Switzerland national football team, Colombia national football team, FIFA President Gianni Infantino, Switzerland coach Murat Yakin, Colombia midfielder Jhon Arias, Switzerland goalkeeper Gregor Kobel, Colombian defender Davinson Sánchez, Colombian midfielder Cucho Hernández, young midfielder Johan Manzambi.

WHAT:

KSHB 41 Kansas City - Andre's Chocolates created a special bar to celebrate Switzerland's achievement in the World Cup, which is a blend of ground hazelnut, milk chocolate, and almond nougat.

mininggazette.com - Argentina defeated Egypt 3-2 earlier in the day before facing Switzerland.

mininggazette.com - Switzerland's goalkeeper Gregor Kobel stated, "I don’t think you can overstate what a huge success this is — for us, for this team, for Switzerland, for such a small country. To be among the top eight teams in the world is incredible."

The Big Lead - Murat Yakin stated, "We’re playing against the world champion. There’s nothing better than having this opportunity. But it’s also been clear, over the last two matches, that Argentina is vulnerable."

mininggazette.com - The quarterfinal match between Switzerland and Argentina is scheduled to take place at 8 p.m. CST.

mininggazette.com - Switzerland's goalkeeper Gregor Kobel noted, "It’s an unbelievable feeling. I’m incredibly proud."

mininggazette.com - Ruben Vargas left Monday’s training early but came on in stoppage time at the end of regulation.

mininggazette.com - Ruben Vargas has scored two goals in the World Cup.

mininggazette.com - Switzerland's goalkeeper Gregor Kobel stated, "It’s an unbelievable feeling. I’m incredibly proud."

mininggazette.com - Switzerland advanced to the World Cup quarterfinals after defeating Colombia 4-3 in a penalty shootout following a scoreless draw.

mininggazette.com - Ruben Vargas converted the decisive penalty for Switzerland.

mininggazette.com - Switzerland will face Argentina in the quarterfinals.

The Big Lead - Argentina is unbeaten against Switzerland in World Cup matches.

WHERE:

KSHB 41 Kansas City - Andre's Chocolates is located near 50th and Main in Kansas City, Missouri.

mininggazette.com - The quarterfinal match will be held at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, Missouri.

NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth - The quarterfinal match will be held at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, Missouri.

mininggazette.com - The quarterfinal match between Switzerland and Argentina is scheduled to be held at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, Missouri.

mininggazette.com - The match took place at BC Place in Vancouver, British Columbia.

The Big Lead - The quarterfinal match between Switzerland and Argentina is scheduled to be held at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, Missouri.

WHEN:

NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth - The quarterfinal match is set for Saturday night at 8 p.m. CST.

NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth - The quarterfinal match is set for Saturday night.

The Big Lead - The quarterfinal match between Switzerland and Argentina is scheduled for Saturday.

mininggazette.com - Switzerland's quarterfinal match against Argentina is scheduled for Saturday.

mininggazette.com - Switzerland will play against Argentina on Saturday.

The Big Lead - The last meeting between Argentina and Switzerland in the World Cup was in 2014.

WHY:

KSHB 41 Kansas City - Rene Bollier mentioned that staying true to Swiss roots has helped create a lasting connection with customers.

The Big Lead - Murat Yakin believes there are areas where Switzerland can exploit Argentina's vulnerabilities based on their recent performances.

The Big Lead - Murat Yakin believes that Argentina is vulnerable based on their recent performances against Egypt and Cape Verde.

mininggazette.com - Switzerland had not reached the quarterfinals of a World Cup since hosting the tournament in 1954.

The Big Lead - Murat Yakin believes Argentina is vulnerable based on their recent performances against Egypt and Cape Verde.

HOW:

mininggazette.com - Switzerland's victory over Colombia was achieved through a penalty shootout after a scoreless match, with Ruben Vargas converting the decisive penalty.

mininggazette.com - Colombia's Davinson Sánchez missed a penalty by hitting the crossbar, and Gregor Kobel saved a penalty from Cucho Hernández.

mininggazette.com - Switzerland's victory over Colombia was achieved through a penalty shootout after a scoreless match.

mininggazette.com - Switzerland's victory was achieved through a penalty shootout after a scoreless match.

mininggazette.com - Colombia's Davinson Sánchez missed a penalty by hitting the crossbar, and Gregor Kobel saved a penalty from Cucho Hernández.

In Kansas City, Andre's Chocolates is celebrating Switzerland's achievement in the World Cup with a special bar made from a blend of ground hazelnut, milk chocolate, and almond nougat. Owner Rene Bollier shared that his grandparents immigrated in 1955 to start the business, just after Switzerland last reached the World Cup quarterfinals. He emphasized that staying true to their Swiss roots has fostered a strong connection with their customers.