Michael Olise continued to affirm his value in the France lineup after playing a pivotal role in a clean 3-0 victory over Sweden in the round of 32 at the 2026 World Cup, providing 2 assists to help guide his national team into the round of 16 and cement his standing among the most prominent playmakers at the current edition of the tournament.
Olise created the second goal for Bradley Barcola in the 53rd minute with a precise pass that cut through the Swedish defence, before returning in the 74th minute to set up the ball for Kylian Mbappé, who scored the third goal, leaving his decisive mark on France's well-deserved victory.
The Bayern Munich winger raised his tally to 5 assists at the 2026 World Cup, taking sole possession of the top spot on the tournament's assist chart, ahead of Brazil's Bruno Guimarães, who has 4 assists.
Olise's influence on France's attacking play was clear for all to see, as he represented the most dangerous threat with his movement between the lines and the accuracy of his passing. He also nearly scored himself in the 71st minute when he found himself one-on-one with the goal, but the Swedish goalkeeper saved his attempt.
Olise continues to put up exceptional numbers this season, having played 65 matches across all competitions with his club and national team, scoring 26 goals and assisting 32 others, reaching 58 goal contributions in total — confirming his status among the most impactful attacking players this season.
Olise's rising level gives France an additional weapon in the knockout rounds, particularly given the evident chemistry between him, Mbappé and Barcola, which strengthens the French national team's ambitions of lifting the World Cup for a third time.
The French national team will face Paraguay in the early hours of next Sunday morning (UAE time) at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia, in the round of 16 of the 2026 World Cup.