Michael Olise made history at the 2026 World Cup by breaking a record that had stood for over 50 years, previously held by Brazilian legend Pelé. The French midfielder achieved seven assists throughout the tournament, surpassing Pelé's six assists in six matches during the 1970 World Cup.
The feat occurred in the third-place playoff match between France and England in Miami. Olise assisted Kylian Mbappé on two goals, including the one that allowed the French forward to surpass Lionel Messi as the all-time top scorer in World Cups, with 22 goals. Olise's first decisive pass in this match came in the 48th minute, as France began to reduce a 4-0 deficit at halftime.
Olise's achievement is even more significant considering that the 2026 edition featured 48 teams, allowing him to play one more match than Pelé while maintaining an impressive average of one assist per game. Despite this historic performance, the young French player had reasons to feel frustrated, as he missed several clear goal opportunities that could have allowed France to pull off one of the greatest comebacks in World Cup history—no team has ever recovered from a 4-0 deficit in this tournament.
Olise's influence on the game and on France's journey in the 2026 World Cup was decisive and highlights his creative ability and vision at the highest level. The midfielder's performance promises to propel his career to even greater heights, leaving a historical mark that is unlikely to be forgotten in world football.
O MUNDIAL 2026 VIVE-SE COM A LEGO
AGORA PODE ACOMPANHAR O MUNDIAL DE FUTEBOL COM TODA INFORMAÇÃO – AQUI
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