France forward Ousmane Dembélé scores a first-half World Cup hat trick in 4-1 win over Norway
Dembélé became the first player to score a first-half World Cup hat trick since 1994, and France sealed top spot in Group I.
- On Friday, June 26, 2026, France defeated Norway 4-1 at Boston Stadium as forward Ousmane Dembélé scored a first-half hat trick to secure top spot in Group I.
- Norway coach Ståle Solbakken rotated his squad, resting 10 regular starters including captain Martin Ødegaard and star striker Erling Haaland to prioritize player freshness for the Round of 32.
- Led by assistant manager Guy Stephan in the absence of head coach Didier Deschamps, France relied on Kylian Mbappé, who provided two assists for Dembélé's hat trick in 32 minutes.
- Despite the defeat, Norway finished second in Group I with Thelo Aasgaard scoring their only goal, as both teams advanced to the Round of 32.
- Dembélé's four-goal tournament total positions him level with Mbappé and Haaland in the scoring race, while France remains in the northeastern United States for a knockout tie at MetLife Stadium next Tuesday.
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