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Dembélé scores hat-trick as France defeats Norway 4-1 in World Cup opener

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Last updated Jun 26, 2026

Dembélé scores hat-trick as France defeats Norway 4-1 in World Cup opener
Summary

France achieved a 4-1 victory over Norway in their World Cup Group I match at Gillette Stadium in Boston on June 26. Ousmane Dembélé was the standout player, scoring a hat-trick within 25 minutes, marking his fourth goal of the tournament. Despite Norway's attempts, including a goal from Aasgaard, they struggled to contain France's offense. France, now top of the group with nine points, will face one of the third-placed teams next. Norway, finishing second with six points, is set to meet Ivory Coast in the round of 32. Senegal also secured advancement, defeating Iraq 5-0, while other group matches remain undecided.

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  • •Dembélé scored three goals in 25 minutes.
  • •France had 14 shots in the first half.
  • •Norway's Aasgaard scored shortly after Dembélé's second goal.
  • •France topped Group I with nine points.
  • •Norway will face Ivory Coast in the round of 32.
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Ousmane Dembélé had been a "luxury supporting player" for France up to this point.Then came this Friday's (26) clash against Norway to decide first place in World Cup Group I.And the current best pl...

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