The round of 16 match between Colombia and Switzerland at the 2026 FIFA World Cup trudged into extra time as neither side could find a breakthrough and add time after 90 minutes.
Colombia are looking to qualify for the quarter-finals for the second time ever, and the first time since 2014, with goalkeeper Camilo Vargas hoping to extend his impressive run with the national team.
Vargas, who remained second-choice goalkeeper at the World Cup until 2026, put in a brilliant performance at this tournament with three clean sheets in a row, helping the team reach the round of 16.
As a penalty shootout looms in Colombia’s match against Switzerland, Sportstar takes a look at Vargas’ record in penalties:
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Total number of penalties: 104
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Penalties saved: 19
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Savings percentage: 18.27 percent
Published on July 8, 2026
