Michael Olise sets World Cup assist record in France's loss to England
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 18, 2026, 11:35 PM
Last updated Jul 18, 2026
Michael Olise of France recorded seven assists at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, achieving a new tournament standard. He provided two assists for Kylian Mbappé during France’s dramatic 6-4 loss to England in the third-place match on July 14 at Dallas Stadium. The game saw France rally after trailing 4-0, ultimately falling short despite Olise's contributions. With his standout performance, Olise is now drawing attention as he turns his focus to Bayern Munich amidst transfer speculation.
- •Michael Olise sets a World Cup record with seven assists.
- •France loses 6-4 to England in the third-place match.
- •Olise assists Mbappé twice despite missing scoring chances.
- •Match took place on July 14 at Dallas Stadium.
- •Olise may face transfer discussions regarding Bayern Munich.
- 11:35 PMYahoo Sports — Playmaker extraordinaire: France and Bayern Munich sar Michael Olise sets new assist standard for World Cup
"Michael Olise had a heck of a run this season.
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