A. Vargas

Manisa F.K. · CONCACAF Gold Cup · Attacker · #7 · Honduras · 22 yrs

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A. Vargas

Attacker · #7

Legal name: Alenis Vargas
Age: 22
Nationality: Honduras
Height: 185
Weight: 80
Preferred foot: —
Injured: No
Current club: Manisa F.K.

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Leeds United Pressing In For 27-Year-Old Winger: Good Option For Daniel Farke?

sports.yahoo.com · 2 weeks ago

Daniel Farke and Leeds United are firming up their pursuit of Sevilla winger Rubén Vargas. Elland Road has made the Swiss international their primary summer objective. According to Spanish transfer a...

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Going first in a penalty shootout gives teams an advantage … or does it?

theguardian.com · 2 weeks ago

Thirteen of the past 15 shootouts at World Cups have been won by the team that went secondBy Opta AnalystAfter watching 120 minutes of football, you might not find observing a coin toss the most exciting dessert. Fans in the stadium care, though. Win a coin toss for a penalty shootout and you choose the end where they are taken – to much rejoicing from those behind the chosen goal. Another coin toss also allows the winner to choose whether to go first or second. But does that decision actually matter?For years, the consensus was that going first in a shootout gives teams an advantage. Being able to take the lead and put scoreboard pressure on opponents surely has a mental benefit, and means they are more likely to face the dreaded “must-score” penalty. However, when Rubén Vargas tucked away the winning spot kick for Switzerland against Colombia in their last-16 tie, it continued a rather curious trend. Continue reading...

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Vargas sends Switzerland to World Cup quarterfinals in shootout win over Colombia

cbc.ca · 3 weeks ago

Ruben Vargas converted his penalty and Switzerland advanced to the World Cup quarterfinals with a 4-3 shootout win over Colombia after a scoreless draw on Tuesday.

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Switzerland v Colombia LIVE: Swiss break Colombian hearts in penalty shootout to reach World Cup last 16

independent.co.uk · 3 weeks ago

Switzerland 0-0 Colombia (Switzerland win 4-3 on pens): A fairly lifeless last-16 tie ended with Ruben Vargas slotting the winning penalty in the shootout to reach the World Cup quarter-finals

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World Cup 2026: Switzerland beat Colombia on penalties to set up Argentina quarter-final

france24.com · 3 weeks ago

Ruben Vargas converted the final penalty to send Switzerland to their first World Cup quarter-final since 1954 after a goalless stalemate against Colombia in Vancouver on Tuesday. The Swiss go on to face title holders Argentina, who survived an almighty scare against Egypt earlier in the day.

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💪 Camilo Vargas, key for Colombia during the World Cup

sports.yahoo.com · 4 weeks ago

The Colombia national team punched its ticket to the knockout stage of the 2026 World Cup, with goalkeeper Camilo Vargas as its unquestionable cornerstone. Vargas put together an extremely solid group...

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🔝 Rivals still in the dressing room? Switzerland equal a World Cup record

sports.yahoo.com · last month

The Swiss and Canada had barely returned to the pitch for the second half when Switzerland took the lead. Ruben Vargas scored after exactly 45 minutes and 39 seconds. That matched the record for the ...

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Vargas World Cup debut strengthens Atletico’s belief in $7m midfielder

sports.yahoo.com · last month

Diario AS report that Atletico Madrid have reaffirmed their confidence in Obed Vargas (20) following his World Cup debut for Mexico against South Korea, with the 2026 tournament serving as an early va...

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How Switzerland’s super-subs made World Cup statement with Bosnia bashing

independent.co.uk · last month

Switzerland 4-1 Bosnia and Herzegovina: 20-year-old Johan Manzambi came off the bench to score twice, while fellow sub Ruben Vargas also netted as the Swiss to a huge step towards the kncokouts

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How Switzerland’s super-subs made World Cup statement with Bosnia bashing

sports.yahoo.com · last month

Switzerland 4-1 Bosnia and Herzegovina: 20-year-old Johan Manzambi came off the bench to score twice, while fellow sub Ruben Vargas also netted as the Swiss to a huge step towards the kncokouts

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World Cup 2026: Manzambi's brace powers Switzerland past Bosnia

france24.com · last month

Switzerland put on a devastating display at the Sofi Stadium in Los Angeles, overwhelming Bosnia-Herzegovina 4-1 after a stunning second-half turnaround. With Bosnia down to ten men following an 80th-minute red card, substitutes Jovan Manzambi and Ruben Vargas ran riot. Ermin Mahmic's late strike provided only consolation for the Bosnians.

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A. Vargas

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Player headlines

Leeds United Pressing In For 27-Year-Old Winger: Good Option For Daniel Farke?

Going first in a penalty shootout gives teams an advantage … or does it?

Vargas sends Switzerland to World Cup quarterfinals in shootout win over Colombia

Switzerland v Colombia LIVE: Swiss break Colombian hearts in penalty shootout to reach World Cup last 16

World Cup 2026: Switzerland beat Colombia on penalties to set up Argentina quarter-final

💪​ Camilo Vargas, key for Colombia during the World Cup

🔝 Rivals still in the dressing room? Switzerland equal a World Cup record

Vargas World Cup debut strengthens Atletico’s belief in $7m midfielder

How Switzerland’s super-subs made World Cup statement with Bosnia bashing

How Switzerland’s super-subs made World Cup statement with Bosnia bashing

World Cup 2026: Manzambi's brace powers Switzerland past Bosnia

Player headlines

Leeds United Pressing In For 27-Year-Old Winger: Good Option For Daniel Farke?

Going first in a penalty shootout gives teams an advantage … or does it?

Vargas sends Switzerland to World Cup quarterfinals in shootout win over Colombia

Switzerland v Colombia LIVE: Swiss break Colombian hearts in penalty shootout to reach World Cup last 16

World Cup 2026: Switzerland beat Colombia on penalties to set up Argentina quarter-final

💪​ Camilo Vargas, key for Colombia during the World Cup

🔝 Rivals still in the dressing room? Switzerland equal a World Cup record

Vargas World Cup debut strengthens Atletico’s belief in $7m midfielder

How Switzerland’s super-subs made World Cup statement with Bosnia bashing

How Switzerland’s super-subs made World Cup statement with Bosnia bashing

World Cup 2026: Manzambi's brace powers Switzerland past Bosnia

💪 Camilo Vargas, key for Colombia during the World Cup

💪 Camilo Vargas, key for Colombia during the World Cup