World Cup 2026: Dembélé scores sensational hat-trick as France beat Norway to top Group I
Summary
Ousmane Dembélé scored three goals in the first half to help France beat Norway 4-1 and finish first in their World Cup 2026 group. Norway’s top player, Erling Haaland, was rested for the match as Norway prepared for the knockout stage.Key Facts
- Dembélé scored a hat-trick in the first half, with goals in the 7th, 20th, and 32nd minutes.
- This was the first first-half hat trick in a World Cup since 1994.
- France’s fourth goal was scored by Désiré Doué during injury time in the second half.
- Norway scored one goal early in the second half but missed a penalty and other chances.
- Erling Haaland, Norway’s star player, did not play in this match.
- Dembélé left the game in the 65th minute and was replaced by Bradley Barcola.
- Dembélé won the Ballon d’Or as Europe’s best player in 2025.
- France finished top of Group I in the World Cup 2026 group stage.
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