Michael Olise shines as France dominates Senegal at World Cup
The Guardian Sport • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 20, 2026, 7:00 PM
Last updated Jun 20, 2026
Michael Olise showcased his talent in a pivotal role for France during their World Cup match against Senegal on June 20, 2026. His shift into a more central position led to a significant change in France's performance, contributing to a notable victory that shifted the game from a lackluster start. Olise's creative play, which resulted in a standout season with Bayern Munich and 26 assists, marks him as a key player for the French squad in the tournament.
- •Michael Olise transitioned to a central role in the match.
- •France faced Senegal in a World Cup fixture on June 20.
- •Olise contributed significantly to France's improved performance.
- •He had an impressive season with Bayern Munich, recording 26 assists.
- •France looks to Olise as a key player for potential success in the tournament.
- 7:00 PMThe Guardian Sport — The brilliant Michael Olise represents a key faultline in history of French football | Jonathan Wilson
"Unusually in the France side, he plays with a sense of freedom and has not yet submitted fully to Deschamps’s tactical yoke Michael Olisé is probably the best creative player in the world at the moment. He racked up 26 assists for Bayern Munich last season. It was his shift into a more central role that transformed France’s game against Senegal from drab slog to impressive victory. The confidence he always had at Crystal Place has evolved at Bayern into a graceful fluency. In a hugely talented France side, Olise is the standout, the player who it feels might carry them to the World Cup. Yet he is something of an anomaly. Continue reading...
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