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France scores four to top Norway; Belgium crushes New Zealand 5-1

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Last updated Jun 27, 2026

France scores four to top Norway; Belgium crushes New Zealand 5-1

Summary

France defeated Norway 4-1 in a Group I match at the FIFA World Cup 2026 in Foxborough, Massachusetts, securing first place in their group. Ousmane Dembélé scored a hat-trick, while Désiré Doué added another goal. Mike Maignan saved a penalty from Jørgen Strand Larsen early in the second half. Belgium also topped their group with a convincing 5-1 win over New Zealand in Vancouver, thanks to two goals from Leandro Trossard and one each from Kevin De Bruyne and Romelu Lukaku. Alexis Saelemaekers scored his first World Cup goal late in the match. Both teams advance to the Round of 32, with France facing Sweden and Belgium set to meet either South Korea, Senegal, Algeria, or Austria.

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By the Numbers

•France finishes Group I atop the standings with a 4-1 win over Norway.
•Dembélé nets a hat-trick; Maignan saves a penalty.
•Belgium secures Group G first place with a 5-1 victory against New Zealand.
•Trossard scores twice; Saelemaekers marks his birthday with a goal.
•France plays Sweden, and Belgium faces a third-placed team next.

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AC Milan had plenty to celebrate during the latest night of the FIFA World Cup 2026, with four Rossoneri involved across Foxborough and Vancouver. In Massachusetts, France defeated Norway 4-1 in t...
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