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

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.

• 9:01 PMYahoo Sports — 🎥 France edge out 🇧🇷 with a perfect Cup record, Dembélé stars