Michael Olise in tears after England defeat in World Cup third-place play-off

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·19. Juli 2026

Michael Olise in tears after England defeat in World Cup third-place play-off

Michael Olise was in tears after France lost 4-6 to England in the World Cup third-place play-off in Miami on Saturday. According to L'Équipe, the moment was tied to the tournament’s end and a sense of something immense slipping away.

The France forward set up two goals but berated himself for missing two clear chances, one-on-one, in the second half with England 4-3 ahead.

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Those close to him describe a player deeply proud to represent France and proud to have broken the World Cup assists record, yet he wanted far more than a place in a third-place game.

His tears reflected personal frustration at failing to score across the tournament, not only in this match, alongside a passionate pride in the shirt and a belief the team could have done better.

Didier Deschamps, who is close to the forward, spoke with him in the dressing room to console him.

Source: L'Équipe