France dominates Norway 4-1 in World Cup Group I match
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 26, 2026, 9:11 PM
Last updated Jun 26, 2026
France secured its place at the top of Group I with a decisive 4-1 victory over Norway on June 26. Ousmane Dembélé achieved a first-half hat trick, marking one of the fastest in World Cup history. Despite Norway reducing the deficit shortly after Dembélé's second goal, France quickly restored its two-goal advantage. Earlier, Senegal defeated Iraq 5-0 in the other Group I match, positioning themselves well for a chance at the knockout stage. With this win, France will face a third-place team from another group in the round of 32, while Norway enters the knockout phase against Ivory Coast.
- •Ousmane Dembélé scored a first-half hat trick for France.
- •Norway made 10 changes to its starting lineup, including sitting Erling Haaland.
- •Senegal won 5-0 against Iraq in the other match in Group I.
- •France will play a third-place team from another group in the round of 32.
- •Norway will face Ivory Coast in their knockout match.
- 9:11 PMYahoo Sports — 2026 World Cup Group I: France clinches top spot as Erling Haaland sits for Norway
- 9:11 PMYahoo Sports — 2026 World Cup Group I: France clinches top spot as Erling Haaland sits for Norway; Senegal helps fight for 3rd-place spot
"Here's how everything shook out in Group I of the World Cup.
"Here's how everything shook out in Group I of the World Cup.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 26, 2026, 9:11 PM2026 World Cup Group I: France clinches top spot as Erling Haaland sits for Norway
Here's how everything shook out in Group I of the World Cup.
- Yahoo SportsJun 26, 2026, 9:11 PM2026 World Cup Group I: France clinches top spot as Erling Haaland sits for Norway; Senegal helps fight for 3rd-place spot
Here's how everything shook out in Group I of the World Cup.
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