World Cup 2026: Flawless France cruise through while Cape Verde make history
Summary
France won all three of their group matches at the 2026 World Cup for the first time since 1998, beating Norway 4-1 with Ousmane Dembélé scoring three goals. Cape Verde made history by reaching the knockout stage in their World Cup debut, securing second place in their group after a 0-0 draw with Saudi Arabia.Key Facts
- France won all three group games at the 2026 World Cup for the first time since 1998.
- France defeated Norway 4-1, with Ousmane Dembélé scoring a hat-trick (three goals in one game).
- Désiré Doué also scored for France with a header goal.
- Senegal beat Iraq 5-0 and still hope to advance depending on other results.
- Cape Verde secured second place in their group by drawing 0-0 against Saudi Arabia, reaching the knockout round for the first time.
- Uruguay was eliminated after losing 1-0 to Spain.
- This World Cup is Cape Verde’s debut in the tournament.
- The knockout stage is the round of 32 teams that advance to compete for the championship.
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