France's playmaker Michael Olise has broken Pele’s long-standing World Cup assist record after registering his seventh assist of the 2026 tournament during France’s 6-4 defeat to England in the third-place playoff.
Olise provided two assists in the match, taking his total to seven for the tournament and surpassing Pele's previous record of six assists, which had stood since the 1970 World Cup.
Despite France falling short in a high-scoring encounter, Olise’s creativity once again stood out as he played a key role in his side’s attacking display, linking effectively with forwards including Kylian Mbappe.
The 24-year-old’s performances throughout the tournament have established him as the standout playmaker of the competition, consistently creating goal-scoring opportunities and finishing as the leading assist provider.
His record-breaking tally not only highlights his individual brilliance but also marks one of the most dominant creative displays in a single World Cup campaign, firmly placing him among the elite playmakers in the history of the tournament.
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