World Cup 2026 Most Assists: Live Leaderboard and Tracker

Last updated: Jul 2, 2026

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Who leads the 2026 World Cup assist charts right now

Michael Olise leads the 2026 World Cup assist charts outright with five, the most by any player in a single tournament since 1994. Standings below reflect results through the Round of 32, per Vanguard News and Squawka.

Tallies can vary slightly between data providers and change after every fixture, so always check the live source before relying on them. The early pace-setters from the opening round have mostly been overtaken as the tournament has progressed.

Player	Country	Assists	In short
Michael Olise	France	5	Outright leader; a modern-era record for a single tournament.
Bruno Guimarães	Brazil	4	Piling up assists from a deep-lying midfield role.
Alexander Isak	Sweden	3	A striker doing more than just finishing.
Martin Ødegaard	Norway	3	Norway’s captain, unlocking defences all tournament.
Florian Wirtz	Germany	3	Tally stands even after Germany’s Round of 32 exit.

Isak, Ødegaard and Wirtz are locked together one behind Guimarães, so the order beyond the top two could shuffle after a single assist. For the most assists in World Cup history, check out our other article on the all-time leaderboard.

What actually counts as an assist

An assist goes to the player who provides the final touch before a teammate scores, according to Opta’s definition. The rules are stricter than many fans assume.

If a pass takes a deflection on the way to the scorer, Opta only awards an assist if the ball was already heading toward the eventual scorer before the deflection. Some goals never earn an assist at all, including:

Own goals: no assist is credited to the attacking side.
Direct free-kick goals: the scorer takes and converts it alone.
Penalties won and scored by the same player: no assist.

There is one penalty exception. If the designated taker deliberately passes the ball to a teammate who then scores, an assist can be awarded provided the other criteria are met.

How to follow the tournament

The 2026 tournament is hosted across the United States, Canada and Mexico, with matches spread over 16 host cities. The knockout rounds are now underway, so flight planning matters more than ever.

If you are planning to travel for the remaining rounds, you can track flights and routes on the Wego flight tracker. Major host cities and their main airports for flight planning include:

New York / New Jersey: host of the final, served by New York.
Mexico City: host of the opening match, served by Mexico City.
Los Angeles: a major West Coast venue, served by Los Angeles.
Dallas: host of two Round of 16 ties on 6 July, served by Dallas.
Miami: a southern hub, served by Miami.
Toronto and Atlanta: served by Toronto and Atlanta.

You can compare fares for flights to New York or flights to Mexico City to line up with the fixtures you want to see. If you need a base near a venue, browse hotels in New York or hotels in Mexico City early, as availability tightens around match dates.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who has the most assists at the 2026 World Cup so far?

Michael Olise leads with five assists for France, the most by any player in a single World Cup since 1994. Bruno Guimarães (Brazil) is second on four, with Alexander Isak, Martin Ødegaard and Florian Wirtz tied on three.

What is the record for most assists at a single World Cup?

Olise’s five assists have already made 2026 the most productive tournament for a single player’s assist tally since 1994. The previous modern high was three, shared by five players at the 2022 World Cup.

Who has the most World Cup assists of all time?

Lionel Messi and Diego Maradona are tied for the all-time record with eight apiece, per Opta’s verified data. Messi needs just one more assist during Argentina’s remaining 2026 matches to break the tie outright.

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