#347Career AssistLegendary
“With Argentina clinging to a fragile 1–0 lead in a must-win World Cup group game against Mexico, Messi’s late pass unlocks space for Enzo Fernández to seal a 2–0 victory and cap his own night with assist number 347.”
Year2022
World Cup#6
2022/23'#16
2022#998
2022 World Cup · Group2022-11-26 · 22:00:00
Mexico0-2
Argentina1G1A
Under immense pressure after Argentina’s shock opening loss, Messi drags his team back on track in a must-win World Cup group match with a low-xG long-range opener and a late assist, directly transforming their tournament outlook.
Minute87'
Score
0-1→0-2
xG
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Impact
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Scorer: E. Fernandez
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