National Team
Vargas made his international debut for Chile on April 28, 1999. He cemented a starting role during his countries 4th place finish during 1999 Copa América. During the latter months of 2006 and early 2007 Vargas was captain of the Chilean national team. In July 2007 he was punished by the Chilean Football Federation with a 20 match ban for his role in the unruly celebrations for qualifying to the second round of 2007 Copa América, in which several members of the team in a drunken state caused problems at the teams camp. Vargas to this day denies his role.
Vargas has represented Chile 52 times, scoring a lone goal versus Uruguay from the penalty spot.
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