Overview
- Olise finished the 2026 World Cup with seven assists, the most by any player in a single tournament and one more than Pelé’s 1970 mark.
- Lionel Messi added four assists in 2026 to reach a career total of 12 World Cup assists, putting him atop the all‑time list for tournament assists.
- Kylian Mbappé led the scorers with 10 goals and finished with 14 total goal contributions for the tournament.
- Reports of Bayern Munich and Real Madrid interest in Olise and early market commentary say his tournament performance could drive transfer talks and increase his commercial value.
- Comparisons with Pelé’s 1970 record note different eras and formats, since the 2026 tournament used an expanded 48‑team format and modern rules that affect raw statistical comparability.