Ousmane Dembélé scores hat trick as France beats Norway in World Cup

France secured a 4-1 victory over Norway in their final group stage match of the World Cup on June 26, 2026, at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough. Ousmane Dembélé achieved a hat trick within the first 32 minutes, contributing significantly to France's offensive display, while Désiré Doué added a fourth goal in stoppage time. Norway, having already qualified for the knockout stage, opted to rest several key players, including Erling Haaland and Martin Ødegaard. The result solidifies France's position as the top team in Group I, advancing them to the Round of 32 where they will face a third-place team from another group. Norway will also move forward, set to face the Ivory Coast.

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