Ousmane Dembele leads France to victory over Norway

Ousmane Dembele scored a hat-trick as France defeated Norway 4-1 in the group stage of the 2026 World Cup, securing the top position in Group I. The match took place on June 26, 2026, at Gillette Stadium. Dembele's first-half performance included three exceptional goals, with his second being a remarkable low drive from distance that left the Norwegian goalkeeper helpless. In stoppage time, Desire Doue added a fourth goal for France.

Norway's Thelo Aasgaard managed to score one goal, and there was a missed chance for further goals when Jorgen Strand Larsen's penalty was saved. The victory confirmed France's dominance in the group, having scored a total of nine goals in the group stages. France is set to face Sweden in the next round of 32, while Norway will play against Ivory Coast in the opposite bracket.