The World Cup is always a hotspot for elite talent, with a number of players announcing themselves on the biggest stage over the years.
Lionel Messi -- who had no point to prove -- was the star of the 2022 World Cup, scoring an impressive seven goals and registering three assists as Argentina went on to win a seismic third honour.
The 2026 edition has once again showcased an embarrassment of riches and a number of players are seeking record-breaking achievements.
France ace Michael Olise is amongst the names looking to make history at the highest level, and we take a look at which player currently holds the record for the most assists in a World Cup campaign.
Former France international Raymond Kopa leads the way with the most assists in a World Cup, registering eight in a famous 1958 campaign.
The record was set in the same tournament that his France teammate Just Fontaine scored 13 goals -- the most in a single World Cup -- with the duo forming a formidable partnership across six games.
France crashed out in the semi-finals that year, before defeating Germany 6-3 in a Third Place Play-off, and Kopa's brilliance was later recognised when French newspaper 'France Football' announced that an annual award named 'The Kopa Trophy' would be given to the best young performing player in the world under the age of 21.
It's worth noting that -- while by no means is Kopa's assist record in 1958 dismissed -- Opta only started tracking data in the 1966 World Cup and so by their records, Pele holds the record with six assists in 1970.
Olise currently leads the way with the most assists in the 2026 World Cup -- setting up his teammates on five occasions -- and a continuation of his and France's current form could see him surpass both Kopa and Pele's records.
While he is priced at 1/4 to record the most assists at the World Cup, he is available at 3/1 to notch a record-breaking nine or more assists.
All odds displayed on this page were correct at the time of writing and are subject to withdrawal or change at any time.
