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Uncertain for Athletic Bilbao clash Vargas (undisclosed) is uncertain for Saturday's match against Athletic Bilbao after missing Sevilla's final training session before the trip, according to ABC.

Impact Vargas had also sat out Thursday's session due to workload management, with an immediate return expected at the time, but his continued absence a day before the match now leaves his availability pending the final squad list. Joaquin Osorio is expected to start on the left wing if Vargas is ultimately unavailable, with Sevilla set to finalize their squad closer to kickoff.

1 DAY AGO • ROTOWIRE

Reports to Sevilla Vargas is ready for the new season with Sevilla after the World Cup with Switzerland, according to the club.

Impact Vargas dealt with multiple injuries during his first full season at the club, managing three goals and six assists across 24 LaLiga appearances, and closed out the World Cup with a difficult ending, entering the loss to Argentina for only the final five minutes of extra time after Breel Embolo's red card. Despite the frustrating finish, he had a decent overall tournament, contributing one assist and two goals across six appearances, and his return to club training now shifts focus to preseason preparations as he looks to stay healthy heading into a fuller third season in Spain.

AUGUST 3 • ROTOWIRE

Enters match in extra time Vargas recorded no stats in Saturday's 3-1 loss versus Argentina.

Impact Vargas joined the match when it was likely too little too late for Switzerland, as he only played the final five minutes of extra time. However, this was likely due to the red card to Breel Embolo, needing to protect their net as they were level with Argentina, likely to feature sooner if not for the red card. This is a rough way to end the World Cup after a decent campaign for the attacker, notching one assist and two goals in his six appearances (three starts).

JULY 12 • ROTOWIRE

A look at Switzerland's game-winning penalty against Colombia 🇨🇭

A look at Switzerland's game-winning penalty against Colombia 🇨🇭

JULY 7 • FOX SPORTS

Switzerland vs Colombia Quick Highlights | 2026 FIFA World Cup™

Switzerland vs Colombia Quick Highlights | 2026 FIFA World Cup™

JULY 7 • FOX SPORTS

THE PENALTY THAT PUT A SMILE ON ALL OF SWITZERLAND 🇨🇭

THE PENALTY THAT PUT A SMILE ON ALL OF SWITZERLAND 🇨🇭

JULY 7 • FOX SPORTS

SWITZERLAND WINS IN PENS! RUBÉN VARGAS IS THE HERO!

SWITZERLAND WINS IN PENS! RUBÉN VARGAS IS THE HERO!

JULY 7 • FOX SPORTS

Switzerland vs Colombia Extended Highlights 🌎🏆 2026 FIFA World Cup™ | Round of 16

Switzerland vs Colombia Extended Highlights 🌎🏆 2026 FIFA World Cup™ | Round of 16

JULY 7 • FOX SPORTS

Switzerland vs Colombia Highlights 🌎🏆 2026 FIFA World Cup™ | Round of 16

Switzerland vs Colombia Highlights 🌎🏆 2026 FIFA World Cup™ | Round of 16

JULY 7 • FOX SPORTS

Named among substitutes Vargas (undisclosed) is on the bench for Tuesday's World Cup Round of 16 clash against Colombia.

Impact Vargas had been considered a major doubt after leaving training early on Monday, but he recovered sufficiently to be included in the matchday squad. However, Switzerland opted not to risk one of its key attacking players from the opening whistle, ending his streak of starts at the tournament. Fabian Rieder gets the nod on the wing after Vargas entered the match with two goals and one assist in the World Cup. Vargas remains available as an impact option off the bench if Switzerland needs additional attacking quality later in the contest.

JULY 7 • ROTOWIRE

Swiss breakout star Manzambi and 2 others leave training ahead of World Cup clash with Colombia

Johan Manzambi, the breakout star for Switzerland at the World Cup, left training early on Monday ahead of Tuesday’s round of 16 match against Colombia

JULY 6 • Associated Press

Late call for Tuesday Vargas exited training early Monday ahead of Tuesday's match against Colombia and is now questionable, according to manager Murat Yakin, per Lucas Werder of Blick. "The annoyance i...

Impact Vargas has some questions around his availability heading into Tuesday, as the winger was forced to exit training early. This is a major concern for the team, as he has started in all but one game so far this World Cup and remains one of their top attacking options, plus Johan Manzambi (undisclosed) is also questionable. Vargas has earned two goals and an assist, so his absence would leave a hole on the left flank. With two other options to join the midfield in Michel Aebischer (undisclosed) and Djibril Sow (undisclosed) also questionable to play, Fabian Rieder or Noah Okafor could find starting time if Vargas is out.

JULY 6 • ROTOWIRE

Delivers from left flank Vargas had four crosses (two accurate) and two corners in Thursday's 2-0 victory over Algeria.

Impact Vargas registered four crosses (two accurate), two chances created and one interception across his 71 minutes in Thursday's 2-0 win over Algeria before being replaced by Fabian Rieder, providing consistent width and delivery from the left side of Switzerland's attack against an Algerian defensive block that struggled to cope with his combination with Johan Manzambi throughout the first half. The winger contributed to the attacking pressure that kept Algeria pinned back for large spells, and his delivery and directness give Switzerland an important attacking option heading into the round of 16 against Colombia or Ghana in Vancouver.

JULY 3 • ROTOWIRE

Scores in Canada fixture Vargas scored one goal to go with one shot (one on target), two crosses (zero accurate) and two corners in Wednesday's 2-1 win over Canada.

Impact Vargas returned to the starting lineup after being deployed as a sub in the previous game and broke the deadlock right away in the second half with a clever finish on the near post after cutting from the wing, making the stat sheet in back-to-back matches. He has registered at least one shot and one cross in all three games, amassing six (four on target) and 17 (three on target), assisting once and adding 2 corners and 3 tackles (2 won).

JUNE 25 • ROTOWIRE

INSTANT REACTION 🚨 Switzerland wins Group B over Canada, Bosnia and Herzegovina secure 3rd place ⚽️

INSTANT REACTION 🚨 Switzerland wins Group B over Canada, Bosnia and Herzegovina secure 3rd place ⚽️

JUNE 24 • FOX SPORTS

Switzerland vs Canada Highlights | 2026 FIFA World Cup™

Switzerland vs Canada Highlights | 2026 FIFA World Cup™

JUNE 24 • FOX SPORTS

Switzerland vs. Canada Highlights: Switzerland Escapes With Group B Triumph

Here are the top plays from a pivotal Group B match between Switzerland and Canada at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

JUNE 24 • FOX SPORTS

Switzerland vs. Canada Highlights: Switzerland Escapes With Group B Triumph

SWITZERLAND OFF TO A FLYING START IN THE SECOND HALF 🇨🇭 Rubén Vargas scores less than a minute in after halftime!

SWITZERLAND OFF TO A FLYING START IN THE SECOND HALF 🇨🇭 Rubén Vargas scores less than a minute in after halftime!

JUNE 24 • FOX SPORTS

Rubén Vargas Scores Early in Second Half to Put Switzerland Ahead of Canada | 2026 FIFA World Cup™

Rubén Vargas Scores Early in Second Half to Put Switzerland Ahead of Canada | 2026 FIFA World Cup™

JUNE 24 • FOX SPORTS

Switzerland couldn't have asked for a better start to the second half against Canada ⚡️

Switzerland couldn't have asked for a better start to the second half against Canada ⚡️

JUNE 24 • FOX SPORTS

Goal and assist off bench Vargas scored one goal and assisted once from two shots and one chance created in Thursday's 4-1 victory versus Bosnia and Herzegovina.

Impact Vargas was surprisingly left out of the starting XI but wasted no time proving a point when he came on. He and Johan Manzambi transformed the game from the moment they stepped onto the pitch, with Vargas's runs and crosses down the left directly influencing three of Switzerland's goals, capped by a goal and an assist of his own.

JUNE 19 • ROTOWIRE

What composure on this finish by Rubén Vargas 🇨🇭

What composure on this finish by Rubén Vargas 🇨🇭

JUNE 18 • FOX SPORTS

Switzerland vs Bosnia and Herzegovina Highlights | 2026 FIFA World Cup™

Switzerland vs Bosnia and Herzegovina Highlights | 2026 FIFA World Cup™

JUNE 18 • FOX SPORTS

Rubén Vargas extends Switzerland’s lead with late goal vs Bosnia and Herzegovina | 2026 FIFA World Cup™

Rubén Vargas extends Switzerland’s lead with late goal vs Bosnia and Herzegovina | 2026 FIFA World Cup™

JUNE 18 • FOX SPORTS

Active outing on left flank Vargas recorded three shots (one on goal), 11 crosses (three accurate) and six corners in Saturday's 1-1 draw against Qatar.

Impact Vargas was direct and persistent throughout his 79 minutes in Saturday's 1-1 draw with Qatar, registering three shots (one on target) from the left flank and combining consistently with Granit Xhaka and Breel Embolo in the final third as Switzerland's most active wide outlet on the left side of the pitch, also delivering 11 crosses including six corners, the most of any player on the pitch. The winger drove at the Qatar backline with determination and contributed to the sustained pressure that kept Qatar pinned back for large spells, with his set-piece delivery in particular creating multiple dangerous situations inside the box that Qatar struggled to deal with throughout. Replaced by Zeki Amdouni with his side still leading 1-0, Vargas was not on the pitch to witness the stoppage-time own goal that denied Switzerland a winning start, with his exit one of the tactical decisions coach Murat Yakin will be reflecting on ahead of the Bosnia-Herzegovina clash on Thursday.

JUNE 14 • ROTOWIRE