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World Cup 2026: France's Michael Olise breaks Pel's record for assists in a single tournament
Kylian Mbapp wasnt the only France player to set a World Cup record in the third-place game against England.As Mbapp scored his 22nd World Cup goal to break the all-time record set by Argentinas Lionel Messi earlier in the tournament, Olise provided the assist. That was Olises seventh assist of the 2026 World Cup and broke a record held by Brazilian legend Pel for over 50 years.UNREAL SCENES IN MIAMI After being down 4-0, Mbapp scores France's third and takes the all-time lead over Messi in goals scored at the FIFA World Cup pic.twitter.com/klRmxtOUSZ FOX Sports (@FOXSports) July 18, 2026Pel had six assists in six games as Brazil won the 1970 World Cup. That was Pels final World Cup and Brazils third tournament win with him the squad.With this years World Cup expanded to 48 teams, Olise played one more game than Pel though he also averaged an assist per game.Olise entered Saturdays third-place game with five assists and assisted on both of Mbapps goals. The assist to tie Pels record came in the 48th minute, when France started to chip away at Englands 4-0 halftime lead.However, Olise may be left to rue what could have been on Saturday. He missed numerous chances on goal as France tried to make one of the greatest comebacks in World Cup history. No team has ever overcome a 4-0 deficit at the World Cup, but France (and Olise) had numerous opportunities to get the game tied but sent shots wide.OLISE AND FRANCE WITH A HUGE OPPORTUNITY TO EQUALIZE pic.twitter.com/lEO8sPWhkA FOX Sports (@FOXSports) July 18, 2026
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