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Dembele Hat-Trick Fires France Past Norway to Top Group I
France secured top spot in Group I of the 2026 FIFA World Cup with a convincing 4-1 victory over Norway, inspired by a first-half hat-trick from Ousmane Dembele….
France secured top spot in Group I of the 2026 FIFA World Cup with a convincing 4-1 victory over Norway, inspired by a first-half hat-trick from Ousmane Dembele.
Dembele was in sensational form, scoring three superb goals before the break, including a stunning long-range strike that gave the Norwegian goalkeeper no chance. Desire Doue added France’s fourth goal in stoppage time.
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Thelo Aasgaard pulled a goal back for Norway, who also had an opportunity to narrow the deficit further, but Jorgen Strand Larsen’s penalty was comfortably saved.
The victory ensured France finished as Group I winners and are expected to face Sweden in the round of 32. Norway, meanwhile, are set to take on Ivory Coast in the knockout stage.

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