2026 World Cup: the final ranking of the best passers

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By: Manu Tournoux

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The 2026 World Cup is officially coming to an end. If we now know the winner of this 23rd edition, namely Spain, we also know the final ranking of the best passers in the competition. Author of seven assists during the tournament, without scoring a single goal, Michael Olise finished his first World Cup at the top of the rankings with 7 goals. Behind him, Lionel Messi completes this World Cup with four assists.

Final ranking of passers

#1

Flag France


Michael Olise
7

#2

Flag Brazil


Bruno Guimarães
4

#3

Flag Morocco


Brahim Diaz
4

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The Inter Miami player also finished in second position in the final scorers rankings. Kylian Mbappé, winner of the competition’s top scorer trophy for the second time in a row, climbs to the 3rd step of this podium with the same number of assists as his former teammate at PSG. Bruno Guimaraes (Brazil), Martin Ødegaard (Norway) and Brahim Diaz (Morocco) also finish with the same number of offerings as Messi and Mbappé.

Manu Tournoux

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Manu Tournoux

Manu Tournoux is a passionate and knowledgeable football enthusiast with a special focus on French football. Born and raised in France, Manu discovered his love for the beautiful game at a young age and developed a deep understanding of the ins and outs of "Le Championnat." His French roots and extensive experience in football journalism have made him an invaluable asset to the French Football Weekly team. As an author for the website, his expertise includes not only in-depth analysis of Ligue 1 and Ligue 2 matches but also insightful profiles of up-and-coming talents, detailed transfer news, and engaging coverage of the French national team. His captivating writing style and undeniable passion for the game have earned him a loyal following among our readers. When he's not crafting engaging articles for French Football Weekly, Manu enjoys attending live matches whenever he can, exploring football culture in various French cities, and engaging in spirited debates with fellow fans.