Two games into the 2026 World Cup, and Michael Olise sits alone atop the assists leaderboard with three, a number that took most players at the 2022 edition an entire group stage (or more) to reach.
France’s creative engine has been surgical in his first two outings. One assist came in the 3-1 win over Senegal on June 16, and another followed in the 3-0 demolition of Iraq on June 22.
A debut for the history books
Olise didn’t just show up against Senegal. The 24-year-old earned Man of the Match honors in his very first World Cup appearance, finishing the game with 100% shot accuracy and multiple chances created on top of his assist.
France now sits in a commanding position in Group I. With six points from two matches and a goal difference of plus-five, Les Bleus look every bit as dangerous as the pre-tournament hype suggested.
