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Switzerland knock world champions France out of Euro 2020 in penalty shoot-out

Xinhua | Updated: 2021-06-29 07:56

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Switzerland's Yann Sommer celebrates after saving a penalty from France's Kylian Mbappe to win the shoot-out in Bucharest, Romania, on June 29, 2021. [Photo/Agencies]

BUCHAREST -- Switzerland knocked world champions France out of Euro 2020 in 5-4 penalty shoot-out win following a thrilling 3-3 draw after extra time, reaching the quarterfinals on Monday.

Switzerland's goalkeeper Yann Sommer denied French striker Kylian Mbappe's spot kick to earn his side the victory. Switzerland will next play against Spain, which beat Croatia 5-3 after extra time, in St. Petersburg on Friday.

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