FIFA World Cup: Sweden, Three Lions Advance As Round Of 16 Closes

Two games were contested in Russia on Tuesday as the FIFA World Cup's Round of 16 concluded.


At Saint Petersburg:

Emil Forsberg scored the only goal of the match in the 66th minute as Sweden advanced to the quarterfinal round for the first time since 1994 by defeating Switzerland 1-0.


Here's Emil, right, celebrating with teammates after scoring what proved to be the game-winning goal.


Associated Press photo by Darko Bandic








At Russia (Spartak Stadium):

After a 1-1 regulation draw, followed by 30 minutes of scoreless overtime, Harry Kane (seen here, down on the pitch, surrounded by Colombian players) , Marcus Rashford, Kieran Trippier, and Eric Dier converted their spot kicks as England defeated Colombia 4-3 in the penalty-kick shootout to advance to the quarterfinals for the first time since 2006.


Associated Press photo by Antonio Calanni


Here are the matchups for the quarterfinal round:


Friday:


At Nizhny Novgorod:


Uruguay vs. France, 7:00 AM Pacific Time


At Kazan:


Brazil vs. Belgium, 11:00 AM Pacific Time






Saturday:


At Samara:


Sweden vs. England, 7:00 AM Pacific Time


At Sochi:


Russia vs. Croatia, 11:00 AM Pacific Time