Nico González

Analysis: Gonzalez came off the bench and set up Lionel Messi's final goal. The Atletico Madrid winger looks to be a solid depth option for Argentina and offers tactical value since he can play multiple positions, but without a clear role in the XI, his fantasy appeal won't be very high. He's expected to compete with Thiago Almada for the spot on the left side of the attack.

Jun 16, 2026

Assists off bench in WC opener

Gonzalez (strain) delivered one assist from his lone scoring chance created as a substitute in Tuesday's 3-0 win over Algeria.

Analysis: Gonzalez regained fitness in time to appear in the initial World Cup clash, replacing Thiago Almada in the 55th minute. Shortly after that, the 28-year-old set up Lionel Messi's third goal through a low pass, opening his assisting count in the big event. Gonzalez should now be a serious contender for the starting spot on the left flank, where he's a dangerous distributor and may also rack up occasional shots as part of a dominant side.