Olise Breaks Pele’s World Cup Assist Record With Seven

Michael Olise made FIFA World Cup history after breaking Pelé’s assist record during France’s third-place match against England at the Miami Stadium on Saturday.

The France midfielder recorded his seventh assist of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, surpassing the previous record of six assists achieved by Brazilian legend Pelé during the 1970 tournament.

Olise reached the milestone after setting up Kylian Mbappe twice in France’s comeback attempt against England. His first assist came in the 48th minute, helping France score its opening goal after conceding four times in the first half.

The Bayern Munich player provided another assist in the 66th minute, allowing Mbappe to score France’s third goal of the match and reduce England’s lead.

The achievement placed Olise at the top of the list for the most assists in a single World Cup tournament. His seven assists moved him ahead of Pelé’s six, while several football icons share the next position with five assists.

Players with the most assists in a single FIFA World Cup edition include Robert Gadocha of Poland, Pierre Littbarski of West Germany, Diego Maradona of Argentina, and Thomas Häßler of Germany, who each recorded five assists.

The Olise World Cup record adds another remarkable achievement to the 2026 tournament and highlights his creative influence for France on football’s biggest stage.

His partnership with Mbappe proved crucial as France fought back after a difficult first half, while Olise’s playmaking ability earned him a place alongside some of the greatest names in World Cup history.

Can Michael Olise’s record-breaking creativity make him one of France’s future football leaders?