Dembélé records first-half hat trick against Norway in World Cup match

Yahoo Sports1 min read • Latest: Jun 26, 2026, 8:30 PM

Last updated Jun 26, 2026

Dembélé records first-half hat trick against Norway in World Cup match
Summary

Ousmane Dembélé scored three goals in the first half against Norway during the final group stage match for France in the 2026 FIFA World Cup. He achieved this milestone in just 32 minutes, including a hydration break. Dembélé's performance places him in a position to challenge Oleg Salenko's record of five goals in a single World Cup match, set in 1994. To set a new record, Dembélé needs to score two more goals in the second half.

Source Links
By the Numbers
  • Dembélé's hat trick occurred in the first half against Norway.
  • He scored his three goals in just 32 minutes.
  • Oleg Salenko's record of five goals in a World Cup match is under threat.
  • France is playing its final group stage match in the 2026 World Cup.
  • Dembélé needs two more goals in the second half to set a new record.
Latest Updates
  • 8:30 PMYahoo SportsMost goals in a World Cup game: Dembélé chases history
What they're saying
"

Ousmane Dembélé recorded a first-half hat trick against Norway. The World Cup single game scoring record is in reach. How many goals is the record?

Related Teams & Leagues

Sources

External links

Original reporting and copyright belong to the linked sources. SportsNewsReport.com aggregates and links — it does not republish full articles.

Related Stories

Last 14 days