Players with most assists at the 2026 World Cup
By Joel Masibo, July 12, 2026France winger Michael Olise has emerged as the leading creator at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, topping the tournament’s assist standings with five goal contributions for teammates after the quarter-final stage.
Updated following matches played on July 12, 2026, Olise sits alone at the summit, underlining his importance to France’s impressive run in the competition. His creativity has been a key factor in Les Bleus’ attacking success as they chase another World Cup title.
Brazil midfielder Bruno Guimaraes, Morocco playmaker Brahim Diaz and Norway captain Martin Odegaard share second place with four assists each after producing a series of influential displays for their respective nations.
A group of six players follows on three assists, including Mexico’s Roberto Alvarado, England duo Anthony Gordon and Bukayo Saka, Sweden striker Alexander Isak, France captain Kylian Mbappe and Norway winger Andreas Schjelderup. Germany’s Florian Wirtz has also registered three assists.
Several other players have recorded two assists during the tournament, among them Lionel Messi of Argentina, Mohamed Salah of Egypt, Achraf Hakimi of Morocco, Joshua Kimmich of Germany, Marc Cucurella of Spain, Ousmane Dembele of France, Breel Embolo and Johan Manzambi of Switzerland, Ryan Gravenberch and Crysencio Summerville of the Netherlands, Chris Wood of New Zealand and Belgium trio Nicolas Raskin, Leandro Trossard and Hans Vanaken.
World Cup history
Olise’s tally has also earned him a place in World Cup history. His five assists equal the second-highest total ever recorded at a single FIFA World Cup, matching the achievements of Diego Maradona (1986), Pierre Littbarski (1982), Robert Gadocha (1974) and Thomas Hassler (1994).
Only Brazil legend Pele has provided more assists in a single tournament, setting the record with six during the 1970 FIFA World Cup.
FIFA has tracked official World Cup assists since the 1966 edition, with every tournament producing standout creators alongside its leading goalscorers. The 2026 competition has continued that tradition, with Olise now among the greatest playmakers in World Cup history.