Ousmane Dembélé scores hat-trick in France's 4-1 win over Norway

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Last updated Jun 26, 2026

Ousmane Dembélé scores hat-trick in France's 4-1 win over Norway
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Ousmane Dembélé netted a hat-trick as France secured a 4-1 victory against Norway's second-choice players on June 26. Guy Stéphan, stepping in for Didier Deschamps, praised Dembélé's clinical performance. Stéphan confirmed that Deschamps will return to lead training in the USA shortly. He noted that this year's squad still has to prove itself as it features many young players untested on the World Cup stage. France has now sealed top spot in Group I and will look to build on this momentum.

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  • France defeats Norway 4-1 to secure Group I top spot
  • Ousmane Dembélé scores a hat-trick during the match
  • Guy Stéphan managed the team in Didier Deschamps' absence
  • Deschamps is expected to return for training in the USA
  • Stéphan emphasized the need for balance in the squad
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  • 11:05 PMYahoo SportsFrance’s Guy Stéphan praises “clinical” Ousmane Dembélé after hat-trick performance against Norway
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Standing in for the grieving Didier Deschamps, France’s long-time assistant coach Guy Stéphan guided Les Bleus to a 4-1 victory over Norway’s second-choice players to seal top spot in Group I.Fac...

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