‘I'm proud to have set the record’ - Olise reflects on bittersweet World Cup

France, widely tipped as a favourite, finished fourth after suffering key losses to Spain and England in the latter stages of the tournament. 

Olise was a standout performer for Les Bleus, registering seven assists—the most ever by a single player in one World Cup. 

However, this historic achievement offered little comfort to the winger, who saw his team fail to achieve their target.

The 24-year-old playmaker admitted his personal milestone was overshadowed by the team's failure to secure the trophy.

In a post on his Instagram account, Olise shared his conflicting feelings about the campaign's conclusion.

"Not being able to take the trophy home is a huge disappointment. This is not how we had imagined the end of this World Cup at the beginning of the tournament," he wrote.

"Wearing the French national team jersey at a World Cup has always been a dream come true for me – and it always will be. 

“Even though we couldn't win the trophy, I'm proud to have set the record for the most assists in the history of a World Cup."

"Above all, I would much rather be here to say that we won the World Cup together – with my teammates, the staff, the coaches and all the fans of the French national team."

With his World Cup duties now complete, Olise will take a summer break before returning to Bayern Munich for pre-season training. 

The French international is expected to be a central figure in manager Vincent Kompany's plans as the German club prepares for the upcoming season.