Who is Rubén Vargas? Switzerland attacker who scored vs Canada in FIFA World Cup 2026

Rubén Vargas also became the first Swiss player to score in two consecutive games since 2006.

Switzerland are currently taking on co-hosts Canada in their last group stage game of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The action-packed game is being played at BC Place in Vancouver, with the winner of the fixture taking first place in Group B.

Before the halftime break, Switzerland followed their high-pressing plan and dominated the co-hosts, maintaining majority possession. However, after the hydration break, Canada began to show aggressive intent. The co-hosts also had more shots on goal; however, courtesy of Gregor Kobel, they failed to break the deadlock in the first half.

As things stand, Les Rouges will top the group if they draw against Nati in the final group-stage game. However, both sides would like to carry the momentum into the knockout round of the 2026 World Cup, and Ruben Vargas has taken a step forward for Switzerland.

The 27-year-old netted a crucial goal for Nati against Canada. Vargas scored the fastest second-half goal in the FIFA World Cup since 2010. He also became the first Swiss player to score in two consecutive games since 2006.

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Rubén Vargas profile

• Age: 27
• Position: Left-Winger
• Club: Sevilla

Rubén Vargas was born in Adligenswil, Switzerland, on August 5, 1998. The pacey attacker started playing football at an early age and spent his formative years at FC Adligenswil.

He soon became a part of the youth academy of Luzern in Switzerland. He represented all the young teams of Luzern and also made his senior debut for the side in 2017.

Later, in July 2019, he joined Bundesliga side Augsburg. Vargas played more than 150 games for Augsburg across six years. He also solidified himself as one of the most versatile attackers in the team, as he could play on both flanks as well as an attacking midfielder.

He then earned a move to Sevilla in January 2025, and since then, he has made 36 appearances for the La Liga side across competitions, scoring five goals and providing seven assists.

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