Ousmane Dembélé records fastest World Cup hat trick as France tops Norway

CBS Sports1 min read • Latest: Jun 26, 2026, 10:51 PM

Last updated Jun 26, 2026

Ousmane Dembélé records fastest World Cup hat trick as France tops Norway
Summary

Ousmane Dembélé scored three goals within the first 32 minutes, leading France to a 4-1 victory against Norway in their Group I matchup on June 26 in Foxborough, Massachusetts. This win secured France's advancement into the knockout stage, finishing the group with nine points and ten goals. Dembélé's historic hat trick is the fastest by any player in a World Cup match in 72 years. The match featured limited pressure as both teams had already qualified, with Norway opting to rest key players, including Erling Haaland. Dembélé's standout performance, including an assist from Kylian Mbappé, helped solidify France's dominance ahead of their next match against Sweden.

Source Links
Key Details
  • Dembélé completed the hat trick in 32 minutes.
  • France finished Group I with nine points.
  • Norway rested key players, including Haaland.
  • Next, France faces Sweden in the knockout stage.
  • Norway will meet Ivory Coast in Dallas.
Latest Updates
  • 10:51 PMCBS SportsFrance roasts Norway: Ousmane Dembélé steps into a starring role with fastest World Cup hat trick in 72 years
What they're saying
"

What was hoped to be a superstar head-to-head between Kylian Mbappé and Erling Haaland instead became a runaway reminder of France's greatness

Related Teams & Leagues

Sources

External links

Original reporting and copyright belong to the linked sources. SportsNewsReport.com aggregates and links — it does not republish full articles.

Related Stories

Last 14 days