Thierry Henry names Michael Olise as player to watch at World Cup
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 12, 2026, 11:03 AM
Last updated Jun 12, 2026
Thierry Henry has identified Bayern Munich winger Michael Olise as a standout player for the 2026 World Cup. Henry, who coached Olise at the Paris Olympics, praised him for his tactical understanding of the game. Olise recently scored his first career hat-trick in a friendly match. France, featuring Olise, will face Senegal in their opening group stage match on Tuesday, and this tournament marks Didier Deschamps' final competition as head coach.
- •Thierry Henry names Michael Olise as one to watch at the World Cup.
- •Olise scored a hat-trick in a recent friendly for France.
- •France's first match is against Senegal on Tuesday.
- •This World Cup is Didier Deschamps' last tournament as head coach.
- 11:03 AMYahoo Sports — World Cup: Thierry Henry picks Bayern star as “one to watch”
"Former French striker Thierry Henry backs Michael Olise to be the star of the 2026 World Cup. The 48-year-old coached the FC Bayern winger when they won silver at the Paris Olympics.“Michael Olise, ...
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