Michael Olise sets World Cup assists record, surpassing Pelé

Michael Olise of Bayern Munich achieved a historic milestone during the FIFA World Cup 2026, becoming the all-time leader in assists. His record-breaking performance included two assists in the third-place match against England, bringing his total to seven assists. Previously, Pelé held the record with six assists from the 1970 World Cup. Olise’s achievement is notable as he accomplished this in eight matches, compared to Pelé's six matches in the 1970 tournament. Despite not scoring any goals in the World Cup, Olise's playmaking ability contributed significantly to France's run in the tournament, including a strong connection with teammate Kylian Mbappé. Olise's remarkable debut World Cup campaign underscores his potential for future international competitions.

• 1:54 AMYahoo Sports — Bayern Munich’s Michael Olise beats out Pelé to become record World Cup assister