France secures group top spot with 4-1 win over Norway
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 26, 2026, 9:10 PM
Last updated Jun 26, 2026
France defeated Norway’s second-string team 4-1 in Boston on June 26 to secure top spot in their World Cup group. Ousmane Dembélé scored a hat-trick within the first 32 minutes, highlighting his resurgence. Kylian Mbappé contributed two assists despite not finding the net. The match also revealed defensive vulnerabilities for France, with some shaky moments allowing Norway to score once. The victory means France will avoid extra travel in the knockout stages.
- •Ousmane Dembélé scores a hat-trick in the first half.
- •Kylian Mbappé provides two assists but does not score.
- •Norway's Erling Haaland did not play in the match.
- •France's defense shows signs of vulnerability, conceding one goal.
- •The victory earns France the top position in their group.
- 9:10 PMYahoo Sports — FEATURE | Three things we learned as France beat Norway to top their group
- 9:05 PMYahoo Sports — PLAYER RATINGS | Norway 1-4 France: Ousmane Dembélé hat-trick seals top spot for Les Bleus
"An excellent first half hour, featuring an Ousmane Dembélé hat-trick, gave France a 4-1 win over Norway’s B team, enabling les Bleus to top the group, give a few more squad members some game-time ...
"France sealed top spot in their World Cup group by beating a second-string Norway side in Boston on Friday. Ousmane Dembélé’s first-half hat-trick was enough to pull Les Bleus clear before they sa...
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 26, 2026, 9:10 PMFEATURE | Three things we learned as France beat Norway to top their group
An excellent first half hour, featuring an Ousmane Dembélé hat-trick, gave France a 4-1 win over Norway’s B team, enabling les Bleus to top the group, give a few more squad members some game-time ...
- Yahoo SportsJun 26, 2026, 9:05 PMPLAYER RATINGS | Norway 1-4 France: Ousmane Dembélé hat-trick seals top spot for Les Bleus
France sealed top spot in their World Cup group by beating a second-string Norway side in Boston on Friday. Ousmane Dembélé’s first-half hat-trick was enough to pull Les Bleus clear before they sa...
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