France's FIFA World Cup 2026 Journey Ends with Record-Breaking Performances
France Concludes World Cup with a Thrilling Match
France's FIFA World Cup 2026 campaign came to an unfortunate end as they faced a defeat against England in an exhilarating third-place match, concluding with a score of 4-6. Despite the setback, Michael Olise shone brightly, marking his debut World Cup with a remarkable performance. He played a pivotal role in France's comeback after they fell behind by four goals in the first half. Notably, Olise set a new FIFA World Cup record that had been held by the legendary Pele for 56 years. In the match, he provided two assists, both converted by Kylian Mbappe, bringing Olise's total to seven assists for the tournament. This achievement makes him the player with the most assists in a single FIFA World Cup edition, surpassing Pele's six assists during Brazil's victorious 1970 campaign.
Top Players with Most Assists in a Single FIFA World Cup
| Player | Country | Assists | Year |
| Michael Olise | France | 7 | 2026 |
| Pelé | Brazil | 6 | 1970 |
| Robert Gadocha | Poland | 5 | 1974 |
| Pierre Littbarski | Germany | 5 | 1982 |
| Diego Maradona | Argentina | 5 | 1986 |
| Thomas Häßler | Germany | 5 | 1994 |
Kylian Mbappe Sets New Goal-Scoring Record
While Olise made history with his assists, Kylian Mbappe also achieved a significant milestone by scoring two goals from Olise's assists. With these goals, Mbappe has now netted 22 goals in FIFA World Cup matches, accomplishing this feat in just 22 games. He has surpassed Lionel Messi's previous record of 21 goals, becoming the all-time leading scorer in World Cup history. Additionally, Mbappe leads the Golden Boot race with 10 goals and is now one of only four players to score in double digits during a single World Cup tournament.