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Dembélé scores hat-trick as France tops Group I, Senegal secures win

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 26, 2026, 9:14 PM

Last updated Jun 26, 2026

Dembélé scores hat-trick as France tops Group I, Senegal secures win

Summary

France secured the top spot in World Cup Group I with a 4-1 victory over Norway on June 26, 2026, driven by Ousmane Dembélé's hat-trick. Norway, already through to the knockout stage, rested key players, resulting in a weaker lineup. Senegal also boosted their chances of advancing by defeating Iraq 5-0, moving into a better position for the knockout rounds. Senegal now awaits the results to determine their fate among third-placed teams, while France will face a third-placed opponent next week in New Jersey. Coach Didier Deschamps missed the match due to a personal matter but is expected to return for the next game.

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•France defeats Norway 4-1 to finish group stage top
•Ousmane Dembélé scores three goals in the match
•Senegal beats Iraq 5-0, improving knockout chances
•Norway rests key players like Erling Haaland
•France will face a third-placed team on Tuesday

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9:14 PMYahoo Sports — Dembélé treble as France beat Norway to top spot, Senegal hopeful

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France outshone already-qualified Norway 4-1 to seal top spot in World Cup Group I thanks to Ousmane Dembélé's hat-trick on Friday, while Senegal boosted their outside hopes of also reaching the first knock-out round. The Lions of Teranga crushed now-eliminated Iraq 5-0 in Toronto to move onto three points and a goal difference of two in the battle to be one of the eight best third-placed teams reaching the last 32.
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Yahoo SportsJun 26, 2026, 9:14 PM
Dembélé treble as France beat Norway to top spot, Senegal hopeful
France outshone already-qualified Norway 4-1 to seal top spot in World Cup Group I thanks to Ousmane Dembélé's hat-trick on Friday, while Senegal boosted their outside hopes of also reaching the first knock-out round. The Lions of Teranga crushed now-eliminated Iraq 5-0 in Toronto to move onto three points and a goal difference of two in the battle to be one of the eight best third-placed teams reaching the last 32.

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