Michael Olise leads World Cup assists with five
Short overview
Michael Olise is the top assist provider at the 2026 World Cup, with five assists so far, including two in today's match.
Michael Olise currently leads the 2026 World Cup in assists, having delivered five in total, including two in today's match.
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