French playmaker Michael Olise continues to write football history at the World Cup, raising his tally to 7 assists in the 2026 World Cup to break a legendary record held by Brazilian icon Pele for over half a century.
Olise had initially equaled Pele’s record of 6 assists (set during the 1970 tournament) by setting up Kylian Mbappé’s first goal in the match against England. He then provided yet another assist for the Real Madrid star, officially becoming the player with the most assists in a single tournament in World Cup history, according to official records.
The Bayern Munich star further elevated his extraordinary achievement as all 7 of his assists came from open play, underscoring his massive influence on the French national team’s attacking system throughout the competition.
Olise’s masterclass breakdown across the tournament includes: 2 assists against Iraq, 1 against Senegal, 2 against Sweden, his record-equaling 6th assist against England, before finally surpassing Pele by setting up Mbappé’s latest goal.
The 25-year-old’s historic campaign comes at a time when he is heavily linked with a sensational transfer to Real Madrid. Reports suggest that the Spanish giants are willing to trigger a staggering €200 million move to secure his services, despite Bayern Munich’s firm stance on keeping the Frenchman at the Allianz Arena.
