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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. June 2026
  2. The Ghanaian Times

    Les Bleus had further chances to extend their lead Adrien Rabiot missed a clear header and Michael Olise hit the crossbar with an audacious dink – before Dembele scored their third with a strike into the bottom corner.

    Mbappe double sends France into knockout rounds
  3. Joy Online

    Les Bleus had further chances to extend their lead – Adrien Rabiot missed a clear header and Michael Olise hit the crossbar with an audacious dink – before Dembele scored their third with a strike into the bottom corner.

    World Cup: Mbappe brace as France beat Iraq after two hour delay
  4. Daily Guide

    After equalling Olivier Giroud’s record of 57 goals with a first-time finish from Michael Olise’s defence-splitting pass in the second half, the Real Madrid forward became the outright leading scorer on 58 with a sensational long-range finish in stoppage time.

    Kylian Mbappe Becomes France Leading Scorer
  5. Joy Online

    While Kylian Mbappe grabbed the headlines by scoring a double to become France’s all-time top scorer, it was Michael Olise who topped your player ratings in their World Cup opener against Senegal.

    Olise is your man of the match in France World Cup opener
  6. Joy Online

    For a while, the Lions of Teranga looked capable of securing another memorable victory against the two-time winners, whose star-studded front four of Mbappe, Ousmane Dembele, Desire Doue and Michael Olise failed to click in the first half.

    Kylian Mbappe France’s all-time top scorer in win over Senegal
  7. The Ghanaian Times

    France coach Didier Deschamps challenged forward Michael Olise to make his mark at the World Cup after he hit a hat-trick in a 3-1 World Cup warm-up win over Northern Ireland in Lille on Monday.

    Deschamps tips hat-trick man Olise to make big impact at World Cup
  8. The Ghanaian Times

    France coach Didier Deschamps challenged forward Michael Olise to make his mark at the World Cup after he hit a hat-trick in a 3-1 World Cup warm-up win over Northern Ireland in Lille on Monday.

    Deschamps tips hat-trick man Olise to make big impact at World Cup
  9. Joy Online

    o his management career. “As a manager of a smaller nation, he has great humility; he always speaks to you, always has time for you, and I hope he has a great tournament to go out on as well.” NI ‘gave a really good account of ourselves’ A hat-trick from the in-form Michael Olise

    O’Neill praises ‘fantastic’ departing Deschamps
  10. April 2026
  11. The Ghanaian Times

    The England captain then delivered a well-timed pass for Michael Olise but his close-range shot was cleared off the line.

    PSG edge Bayern in record-breaking semi-final first leg

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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