In the semi-final of the 2026 World Cup, the match between France and Spain has kicked off, with the spotlight on Michael Olise, who enters the game with one of the best individual statistics in the tournament.

This high-stakes encounter comes as both teams seek to win their second world title in history.

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Olise tops the list for most movements without the ball during his team's possession with 119 movements, the only player exceeding 100 in the tournament, highlighting his tactical importance for France. His impact goes beyond creating chances; Didier Deschamps relies on his continuous movement to open spaces for Mbappé and Dembélé and to pull defenders, providing diverse attacking solutions against Spain's organized defense. In this anticipated clash, Olise faces a new test of his silent influence in a match that could be decided by a tactical detail, as the French team bets on his constant off-the-ball activity to lead Les Bleus to the final.

France seeks revenge for its defeat in the 2000 final against Spain, while Spain aims to repeat its 2010 achievement. France will rely on the tactical aspect crafted by Deschamps thanks to Olise's movements, while Spain will focus on ball possession. The match is a true test of Olise's ability to translate his numbers into decisive impact.