Michael Olise breaks Pelé's World Cup assist record
France’s midfielder Michael Olise set a new FIFA World Cup assist record at the 2026 tournament. In the third‑place match against England, Olise supplied two passes that led to Kylian Mbappé’s goals, taking his total to seven assists – one more than Pelé’s six in the 1970 World Cup, the longest‑standing record. The tally comes from eight matches and was achieved despite Olise not scoring, recording 20 shots without a goal. FIFA has officially counted assists since 1966, making Olise the first player to reach seven in a single edition. The feat has been highlighted as a historic milestone for the French star, and it has intensified transfer speculation, with reports that Olise is eager to join Real Madrid after the tournament.