Michael Olise continued his sensational form this season, inspiring France to a 3-1 friendly victory over Northern Ireland in their final warm-up match before the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
The 23-year-old opened the scoring for Les Bleus just two minutes before halftime and doubled the lead five minutes into the second half. Although Patrick Kelly pulled one back for the visitors in the 64th minute, the Bayern Munich star sealed the win and completed his magnificent hat-trick in the 75th minute.
This victory was crucial for France to restore confidence following their recent 2-1 friendly defeat against Ivory Coast, coming just hours before the squad travels to the United States.
A Historic Milestone and Sensational Season Stats
This stunning performance marks a monumental career milestone for the young winger:
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First Career Hat-Trick: This is the first-ever hat-trick of Olise’s professional career for both club and country.
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Incredible Club Form: With Bayern Munich this season, Olise has registered a staggering 22 goals and 31 assists in 52 appearances across all competitions.
Real Madrid Rumors and World Cup Campaign
Olise’s stellar performances have naturally sparked intense transfer speculation. Spanish media outlets have heavily linked him to Real Madrid, suggesting he could be Florentino Pérez’s promised blockbuster summer signing, despite having three years left on his current contract with Bayern Munich.
World Cup Debut: Olise is now heading to the first World Cup of his career, aiming for football’s ultimate prize. France will kick off their tournament campaign against Senegal, followed by group stage matches against Iraq and Norway.
