2026 World Cup assist leaders: Michael Olise tops the rankings

Monday 20 July 2026 - 11:42

By: Azzat Manal

2026 World Cup assist leaders: Michael Olise tops the rankings

The 2026 FIFA World Cup concluded with Spain defeating Argentina 1-0 after extra time in the final, bringing an end to a tournament filled with memorable performances from some of the world's top footballers. Alongside the race for the Golden Boot, the battle for the tournament's assist crown also attracted significant attention.

France's Michael Olise finished as the competition's leading playmaker, registering seven assists throughout the tournament. His creativity and vision were instrumental in France's attacking play, despite Les Bleus narrowly missing out on a podium finish after losing the third-place match.

Norway captain Martin Ødegaard and French forward Kylian Mbappé shared second place with four assists each. Morocco's Ibrahim Díaz also recorded four assists, underlining his importance in his country's impressive campaign.

Argentina captain Lionel Messi added four assists to his tournament statistics, while Brazil midfielder Bruno Guimarães also reached the same total, highlighting the influence of experienced playmakers during the competition.

Several other players made notable contributions in the creative department. Mexico's Roberto Alvarado, England's Anthony Gordon, Germany's Florian Wirtz, and Norway's Andreas Schjelderup each finished with three assists, demonstrating the depth of attacking talent on display throughout the tournament.

The final assist standings reflected the importance of teamwork and creativity in modern football. While goals often dominate the headlines, the players providing the decisive passes played an equally vital role in shaping the outcome of matches and helping their teams advance through the competition.

Top assist providers at the 2026 FIFA World Cup: