Dembele’s Hat‑Trick Powers France to 4‑1 Win Over Norway

France posted a 4‑1 triumph over Norway at the 2026 World Cup, thanks to Ousmane Dembele’s first‑half hat‑trick. Dembele struck three times before the break, turning a tentative start into a showcase of speed, dribbling and clinical finishing. The French side piled on a fourth goal later in the second half while Norway managed a consolation score.

Norway fielded a second‑string lineup, forced by and suspensions, which struggled to contain Dembele’s bursts down the flank and his knack for finding space in the box. The win secured France’s place at the top of Group I, guaranteeing a favorable draw for the knockout stage. Norway’s reduced squad, forced by injuries and suspensions, could not match France’s intensity, leaving the Scandinavian side with a solitary point and a steep hill to climb in the group.