France Beats Norway 4-1 as Dembélé Nets Hat‑Trick in World Cup
France defeated Norway 4‑1 to maintain its perfect record in Group I of the 2026 World Cup. Ousmane Dembélé scored a first‑half hat‑trick, becoming the second‑fastest player to achieve this feat in tournament history.
Kylian Mbappé added two assists, bringing his total World Cup involvement to 20 and placing him second on the all‑time list. Norway made ten changes to its starting lineup, but France's tactical consistency proved decisive.
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