The Bayern Munich playmaker broke the previous record of six assists set by Brazilian football legend Pelé at the 1970 FIFA World Cup. Olise reached the milestone during France's thrilling 6-4 defeat to England in Saturday's third-place play-off, ending the tournament with a remarkable individual achievement despite Les Bleus missing out on a podium finish.
The 23-year-old played a pivotal role in France's attacking success throughout the competition, consistently creating scoring opportunities and supplying several assists for captain Kylian Mbappé.
Olise's creativity, vision and technical quality made him one of the standout performers at the tournament as France progressed to the semi-finals before losing to eventual finalists Spain.
The former Crystal Palace academy graduate has enjoyed a breakthrough year on the international stage, with his performances earning widespread praise for his ability to unlock defences under pressure.
Although the 2026 FIFA World Cup featured an expanded 48-team format, giving teams the opportunity to play more matches than in previous editions, FIFA's official statistics recognise Olise's seven assists as the highest tally ever recorded by a player in a single World Cup campaign.
France concluded their tournament with defeat to England in the third-place play-off, but Olise's record-breaking display ensured he left the competition with a place in World Cup history.
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