Switzerland has qualified for the round of 16 at the World Cup despite a lackluster 2-2 draw with Costa Rica, which had already been eliminated.

Costa Rica scored a stoppage-time equalizer with a Bryan Ruiz penalty kick, but it didn’t affect Switzerland’s progression as the second-place team in Group E.

Brazil topped the group after a 2-0 win over Serbia and will play Mexico. Switzerland will play Sweden.

Bjerim Dzemaili slammed in Switzerland’s first goal from close range after being set up by a header from Breel Embolo.

Costa Rica got its first goal of the tournament — and ensured all 32 teams scored goals in Russia — when defender Kendall Waston headed in a corner early in the second to equalize.

Substitute Josip Drmic put Switzerland 2-1 up in the 88th but the lead only stood for a couple of minutes before the Ruiz penalty shot hit the crossbar and then bounced in off goalkeeper Yann Sommer.

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