England through to World Cup quarterfinals after beating Colombia on penalties

BY Libyan Express Jul 03, 2018 - 23:00

England players react after winning the penalty shootout. Photograph: Carl Recine/Reuters

England won against Colombia on penalties 4-3 after drawing 1-1 at the final match of the World Cup 2018 round of 16.

The English will play Sweden at the World Cup quarterfinals next Saturday.

Sweden beat Switzerland 1-0 and moved through to the quarterfinals this afternoon.

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