Archive · 19 Jul 2026
Michael Olise Matches Pelé's World Cup Assist Record
Michael Olise, a football player from France who plays for Bayern Munich, made history on July 18, 2026.
He became the first player since Pelé to give six assists in a single FIFA World Cup tournament.
He did this by helping his teammate Kylian Mbappé score a goal during the third-place play-off match against England.
The last time someone did this was Pelé in the 1970 World Cup.
This is a big deal because it shows how good Olise is at setting up goals for his teammates.
It might also help him become more famous and have a great career in football.
Michael Olise became the first player since Pelé to provide six assists in a single FIFA World Cup edition.
He achieved this feat during the third-place play-off match against England on July 18, 2026.
Olise provided an assist for Kylian Mbappé’s goal in the 48th minute of the match.
Pelé was the last player to register six assists in a single edition of the FIFA World Cup, doing so in 1970.
Olise plays for Bayern Munich and represents France in international football.
- Who
- Michael Olise, a forward for France and Bayern Munich
- What
- Matched Pelé's record of six assists in a single FIFA World Cup edition
- When
- July 18, 2026, during the third-place play-off match
- Where
- Miami, during the FIFA World Cup 2026
- Why
- Provided an assist for Kylian Mbappé’s goal, taking his total assists to six in the tournament
- Player
- Michael Olise
- Assists
- 6
- Tournament
- FIFA World Cup 2026
- Match
- Third-place play-off against England
- Date
- July 18, 2026
- Last Player to Achieve This
- Pelé (1970 World Cup)
- Club
- Bayern Munich
- Country
- France
