Michael Olise made history on the grandest stage of all, but the Bayern Munich winger was left devastated following France’s chaotic 6-4 defeat to England in the World Cup bronze final. Despite eclipsing a long-standing record held by the legendary Pele, the 24-year-old was unable to find personal joy after a series of uncharacteristic misses in Miami. A bittersweet night in Miami The Bayern Munich star was in tears inside the locker room after failing to convert two gilt-edged chances in the second half, according to L’Equipe. France had fought back from a disastrous first half to trail 4-3, and Olise found himself at the heart of the resurgence. However, the London-born forward missed two clear-cut openings in the 75th and 81st minutes, firing wide twice when he seemed certain to score. These misses proved fatal to France’s comeback hopes, and the Bayern winger’s extraordinary form this summer was momentarily forgotten as he focused on the opportunities that went begging. Surpassing a football immortal Despite his private grief, Olise secured his place in the history books during the frantic encounter. By providing two assists for Kylian Mbappe, he reached a total of seven for the tournament, officially surpassing the long-standing record held by Brazilian legend Pele. The three-time World Cup winner had previously set the benchmark with six assists during the 1970 edition in Mexico, but Olise has now moved clear at the top of the all-time single-tournament rankings. The accomplishment highlights his rapid ascent since moving to the Bundesliga, where he registered 42 goals and 54 assists across two seasons. While he remains short of Lionel Messi’s all-time total World Cup record of 12 assists, his ability to create chances has been a constant throughout France’s campaign, with the player clearly prioritised team success over individual accolades. Post navigation Six battles that will decide the 2026 World Cup final between Spain and Argentina: From Lionel Messi versus Marc Cucurella to Lamine Yamal against Nico Tagliafico