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Michael Olise Breaks Single‑Tournament World Cup Assist Record

Seven assists that set a new World Cup mark signal a boost to Olise’s market value and award attention.

Overview

  • Olise recorded two assists in France’s 6-4 third-place loss to England, bringing his tournament total to seven and breaking Pelé’s 1970 single‑tournament record.
  • The record‑setting pass in the 67th minute came from a one‑two with Kylian Mbappé that led to a goal in the bronze match on Saturday, July 18.
  • Despite creating chances throughout the tournament, Olise did not score he had 20 shots and finished with zero goals, a contrast between his playmaking and finishing.
  • France had been knocked out by Spain in the semifinal and finished fourth, while Mbappé used Olise’s service to move to 22 World Cup goals and into the all‑time lead.
  • Olise’s World Cup form has intensified transfer and contract interest in him and put him in Golden Ball conversations, building on his performances across group and knockout games.