Overview

• The captain recorded two assists in the friendly, reaching 60 career assists for Argentina and playing the full 90 minutes.
• The passes set up goals for Gonzalo Montiel and Lautaro Martínez during the U.S. tour finale.
• Neymar and Landon Donovan now share second on the all-time list with 58, followed by Sándor Kocsis with 51 and Ferenc Puskás with 50.
• Within Argentina’s records, Messi’s 60 doubles Ángel Di María’s 28 and places him well ahead of Diego Maradona’s 26.
• Reports noted he did not score despite several chances, highlighting his playmaking role and continuing influence under Lionel Scaloni.