Switzerland's Yann Sommer saved France striker Kylian Mbappe's penalty to secure a 5-4 shootout win over the world champion following a thrilling 3-3 draw after extra time on Monday to reach the Euro 2020 quarterfinals where they will meet Spain.
On a memorable evening for Swiss football, the so-called Nati repeatedly beat the odds, coming from 3-1 down with two goals in the final five minutes to force extra time and eventually penalties.
It was Switzerland's first knockout stage victory at a tournament since 1938 and their first time making last eight since the 1954 World Cup which they hosted. They will next face Spain on Friday in St. Petersburg.
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