France secures spot in knockout stage after win over Norway
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 26, 2026, 9:15 PM
Last updated Jun 26, 2026
France defeated Norway 4-1 in their World Cup match on June 26, securing the top position in Group I. Ousmane Dembélé scored a remarkable first-half hat-trick, while Rayan Cherki made a 30-minute appearance off the bench. Norway's coach rested key players, including Manchester City's Erling Haaland, in anticipation of their upcoming match against Ivory Coast. Dembélé's performance was historical, marking the second-fastest World Cup hat-trick since 1954. France will advance to the last-32, likely facing Sweden.
- •France finishes Group I at the top with a 4-1 victory.
- •Ousmane Dembélé scored a hat-trick, achieving historical milestones.
- •Rayan Cherki played 30 minutes as a substitute.
- •Norway's Erling Haaland was rested and did not play.
- •Norway will face Ivory Coast in the upcoming knockout stage.
- 9:15 PMYahoo Sports — Man City 2026 World Cup Watch: Rayan Cherki cameo as Haaland absent in France win over Norway
"Rayan Cherki featured off the substitutes bench for France in their largely comfortable 1-4 win over Norway to seal top spot in Group I.Ousmane Dembélé put on a breathtaking display with a 32-minute...
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