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Michael Olise

Also known as: Michel Olise

Bayern Munich winger who scored a hat-trick in France's World Cup warm-up and provided an assist in their tournament opener against Senegal.

2026-04-302026-08-23

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  1. July 2026
  2. Daily Guide

    However, missed opportunities, including two costly chances for Michael Olise, proved expensive.

    Saka Hat-Trick Powers England To Thrilling 6-4 Victory Over France
  3. Joy Online

    Michael Olise’s pass enabled Kylian Mbappe to get them on the board, and the Real Madrid forward set up Bradley Barcola to further decrease the deficit.

    Saka hits treble as England win ten-goal France thriller
  4. Joy Online

    More might have been expected from this side with joint tournament top scorer Kylian Mbappe, plus Ballon d’Or winner Ousmane Dembele and rising star Michael Olise of Bayern Munich, in front of an established defence and midfield.

    ‘Extremely happy’ Deschamps gets the farewell game no-one wants
  5. Joy Online

    A supporting cast of Michael Olise, Ousmane Dembele, and whichever they fancied among double Champions League winners Bradley Barcola and Desire Doue meant that even if Mbappe had an off day, a moment of brilliance was still not far away.

    Superb Spain beat France to reach World Cup final
  6. The Ghanaian Times

    Lamine Yamal Mbappe’s supporting cast includes Bayern Munich star Michael Olise, Ballon D’Or winner Ousmane Dembele and Paris Saint-Germain duo Bradley Barcola and Desire Doue.

    France face Spain in epic World Cup blockbuster
  7. Joy Online

    It led to France submitting a challenge to Michael Olise’s yellow card from their victory over Paraguay, which was dismissed by Fifa.

    Quansah banned for two games after Mexico red card
  8. The Ghanaian Times

    Mbappe, Ousmane Dembele, Michael Olise ​and Bradley Barcola have given France one of the most dangerous forward lines at the World Cup, but Morocco’s organisation and confidence should ​provide a more complete measure of the team behind the big names.- Reuters Follow our WhatsApp

    Morocco to test France World Cup credentials
  9. The Chronicle

    A potent front four of Mbappe, Ousmane Dembele, Michael Olise and Bradley Barcola has been perfectly supplemented by Desire Doue, whose neat footwork secured that crucial spot-kick against Paraguay.

    France and Morocco lock horns in World Cup semi-final
  10. Joy Online

    It could spark a host of appeals, with the Athletic reporting, external France are challenging Michael Olise’s yellow card during their victory over Paraguay.

    FA considering appeal after Quansah red card
  11. June 2026
  12. Joy Online

    Minutes later, Michael Olise hit the foot of the upright with an audacious scissor kick from just inside the penalty area, before Ousmane Dembele smashed the rebound wide.

    Mbappe scores twice as France breeze past Sweden into last 16

Monday 20 July

  1. England defeats France 6-4, finishes third at 2026 World Cup

    England secured third place at the 2026 FIFA World Cup after beating France 6-4 in a bronze-medal playoff in Miami, with Bukayo Saka scoring a hat-trick and Jude Bellingham setting a new England World Cup scoring record.

    20 July 2026 · Daily Guide

Saturday 18 July

  1. Saka hat-trick leads England past France in World Cup bronze final

    England defeated France in the FIFA World Cup 2026 bronze final at Miami Stadium, with Bukayo Saka scoring a hat-trick and Jude Bellingham securing victory as France mounted a comeback inspired by Kylian Mbappe.

    18 July 2026 · Joy Online

Wednesday 15 July

  1. Deschamps' France tenure ends with third-place playoff after Spain loss

    France lost 2-0 to Spain in the World Cup semi-final, ending Didier Deschamps' 13-year tenure as manager. Deschamps, who won the World Cup as both player (1998) and manager (2018), will manage his final match in Saturday's third-place play-off.

    15 July 2026 · Joy Online

Tuesday 14 July

  1. Spain beats France 2-0 to reach World Cup final

    Spain defeated France in the semi-final with goals from Mikel Oyarzabal and Pedro Porro, advancing to the World Cup final on Sunday. The Spanish side controlled the match with disciplined defending and will face the winner of Saturday's other semi-final.

    14 July 2026 · Joy Online

  2. France face Spain in World Cup semifinal at AT&T Stadium

    France and Spain meet in a World Cup semifinal at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas, with France led by Kylian Mbappé (eight goals in six games) and Spain relying on possession-based football under Luis de la Fuente.

    14 July 2026 · The Ghanaian Times

Thursday 9 July

  1. England's Quansah banned two games after Mexico red card

    England defender Jarell Quansah received a two-match ban from Fifa's disciplinary committee for his red card in the 54th minute of a 3-2 win against Mexico, classified as serious foul play. He will miss Saturday's quarter-final against Norway and a potential semi-final, but will be available if England reaches the final on 19 July.

    9 July 2026 · Joy Online

  2. France faces Morocco in World Cup quarter-final rematch

    France will play Morocco in today's World Cup quarter-final, a rematch of the 2022 semi-final. Morocco arrive as confident contenders after winning their group unbeaten and defeating Canada 3-0 in the last 16, presenting a different challenge than France's previous knockout opponents.

    9 July 2026 · The Ghanaian Times

  3. France faces Morocco in World Cup semi-final rematch

    France and Morocco meet in a World Cup semi-final rematch in Boston on Thursday, with the winner advancing to the final four. France have won 11 of their last 12 competitive matches and are favored, led by coach Didier Deschamps in what will be his final tournament.

    9 July 2026 · The Chronicle

Monday 6 July

  1. FA considers appeal of Quansah red card after Balogun precedent

    The Football Association is considering whether to appeal England defender Jarell Quansah's red card from Sunday's 3-2 World Cup win over Mexico after the United States successfully had striker Folarin Balogun's suspension overturned through Fifa's article 27 clause, which allows the governing body to make decisions without meeting other criteria.

    6 July 2026 · Joy Online

Tuesday 30 June

  1. Mbappe scores twice as France beats Sweden 3-0

    Kylian Mbappe scored twice as France defeated Sweden 3-0 to advance to the last 16, with Mbappe becoming the all-time leading goalscorer in World Cup knockout matches with 10 goals and sharing the Golden Boot lead at the tournament with six goals.

    30 June 2026 · Joy Online

Wednesday 24 June

  1. Mbappe scores twice as France defeats Iraq

    Kylian Mbappe scored twice to move joint-second in the all-time World Cup goalscoring list with 16 goals as France beat Iraq in a weather-delayed match in Philadelphia. The second half was delayed more than two hours due to lightning strikes in the area.

    24 June 2026 · The Ghanaian Times

Tuesday 23 June

  1. France beats Iraq in weather-delayed World Cup match

    Kylian Mbappe scored twice as France defeated Iraq in Philadelphia after a weather delay interrupted the second half for more than two hours due to lightning strikes. Mbappe now has 16 World Cup goals in 16 games, two behind Lionel Messi's all-time record.

    23 June 2026 · Joy Online

Thursday 18 June

  1. Mbappe breaks France scoring record in World Cup opener

    Kylian Mbappe became France's all-time leading scorer with 58 goals after scoring twice in a 3-1 World Cup Group I win over Senegal, with his second goal coming in stoppage time. He now has 14 World Cup goals, two behind Miroslav Klose and level with Lionel Messi.

    18 June 2026 · Daily Guide

Tuesday 16 June

  1. Michael Olise tops ratings in France's World Cup opener

    Michael Olise scored 8.01 out of 10 in player ratings for France's 3-1 World Cup opener against Senegal, where he provided the assist for Kylian Mbappe's opening goal after being moved to a more central position in the second half.

    16 June 2026 · Joy Online

  2. Mbappe becomes France's all-time top scorer against Senegal

    Kylian Mbappe scored twice as France beat Senegal 3–1 in their World Cup opener, with his second goal lifting him to 58 goals for Les Bleus, surpassing Olivier Giroud's former record.

    16 June 2026 · Joy Online

Wednesday 10 June

  1. Olise scores hat-trick as France beats Northern Ireland 3-1

    Bayern Munich winger Michael Olise scored three goals in France's 3-1 World Cup warm-up win over Northern Ireland, prompting coach Didier Deschamps to praise his form and confidence ahead of the tournament.

    10 June 2026 · The Ghanaian Times

  2. Olise scores hat-trick in France's World Cup warm-up win

    France coach Didier Deschamps praised Bayern Munich's Michael Olise after he scored a hat-trick in a 3-1 World Cup warm-up victory over Northern Ireland, backing him to make an impact at the tournament. William Saliba returned from injury as France prepare for their World Cup opener against Senegal on June 16.

    10 June 2026 · The Ghanaian Times

Monday 8 June

  1. Michael O'Neill praises departing French boss Didier Deschamps

    Northern Ireland manager Michael O'Neill praised outgoing French boss Didier Deschamps as a "fantastic national team manager" after France beat Northern Ireland 3-1 in a World Cup warm-up match. O'Neill highlighted Deschamps' success managing a star-studded squad and his humility despite leading a major football nation.

    8 June 2026 · Joy Online

Thursday 30 April

  1. PSG defeats Bayern 5-4 in record-breaking Champions League semi-final

    Paris St Germain beat Bayern Munich 5-4 in a Champions League semi-final first leg with a record number of goals at this stage of the competition. PSG came from a goal down to lead 5-2 before Bayern scored twice in three minutes late in the match.

    30 April 2026 · The Ghanaian Times

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