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World Cup 2026: Dembélé scores sensational hat-trick as France beat Norway to top Group I
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- Ousmane Dembélé scored a magnificent hat-trick, his first with Les Bleus, as France beat Norway 4-1 on Friday to finish top of Group I.
- Issued on: 26/06/2026 - 23:00Modified: 26/06/2026 - 23:09
- By: FRANCE 24 France's Ousmane Dembélé celebrates after scoring his third goal against Norway.
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Ousmane Dembélé scored a magnificent hat-trick, his first with Les Bleus, as France beat Norway 4-1 on Friday to finish top of Group I. Star striker Erling Haaland was one of several players rested by the Norway coach ahead of the knockouts stage.
Issued on: 26/06/2026 - 23:00Modified: 26/06/2026 - 23:09
By: FRANCE 24 France's Ousmane Dembélé celebrates after scoring his third goal against Norway. © Martin Meissner, AP France forward Ousmane Dembélé scored a first-half hat trick, including one off a feed from Kylian Mbappé, to power Les Bleus to a 4-1 win over Norway at the World Cup.
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