Michael Olise sets World Cup assists record with seven in 2026
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 19, 2026, 9:30 AM
Last updated Jul 19, 2026
Michael Olise recorded seven assists during the 2026 FIFA World Cup, becoming the tournament's all-time assists leader. This achievement surpassed Pelé, who previously held the record with six assists in 1970. Olise's performance included two assists to Kylian Mbappe in their matches. France finished the tournament in fourth place after suffering a defeat to England in the third-place playoff. Following the World Cup, Olise faces a potential transfer this summer, with Real Madrid reportedly interested in signing him.
- •Michael Olise achieved seven assists in the 2026 World Cup.
- •France placed fourth after losing to England 6-4 in the third-place match.
- •Olise surpassed Pelé's previous record of six assists.
- •France had a productive offensive showing throughout the tournament.
- •Real Madrid is reportedly pursuing Olise during the summer transfer window.
- 9:30 AMYahoo Sports — Most assists in a World Cup ever: Where does Michael Olise rank after seven in 2026?
"Lionel Messi became the FIFA World Cup’s all-time assists leader in the 2026 campaign, but where does Michael Olise’s seven assists put the Frenchman in the all-time ranks? Olise had one of the most productive tournaments we’ve ever seen in terms of pure creation, dishing out seven assists over the 2026 World Cup. While having Kylian Mbappe and Ousmane Dembele finish off your created chances helps, where does Olise rank all-time in terms of contributions in a single World Cup? Michael Olise over
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