France defeats Norway 4-1 in AA-2026 tournament as Dembélé scores hat‑trick

In the AA‑2026 football tournament, France beat Norway 4‑1 in the group‑stage match. Forward Usman Dembélé recorded a hat‑trick, joining Kylian Mbappé, Vinícius Júnior and Erlend Holland among the four‑goal scorers. Norway’s sole reply came from a goal by Eirik Larsen. In another group I fixture, Senegal overwhelmed Iraq 5‑0, with Senegalese striker Lionel M'Baye netting five unanswered goals. Iraq fielded only ten players from the 13th minute. France finished the group stage with nine points, Norway six, Senegal three and Iraq three defeats.