France 4-1 Norway Secures Group I Top Spot at World Cup

France defeated Norway 4-1 at Boston Stadium, completing a flawless group‑stage record and clinching first place in Group I of the World Cup. Ousmane Dembele scored a first‑half hat‑trick, with Kylian Mbappé providing the assists, while Desire Doué added a late header to seal the win.

Norway, already qualified for the knockout rounds, fielded a heavily rotated side. They created a brief comeback chance when Oscar Bobb earned a penalty, but Jørgen Strand Larsen’s spot‑kick was saved by goalkeeper Mike Maignan. The loss ended Norway’s hopes of a stronger finish.

Following the result, France made late substitutions, withdrawing Dembele and Mbappé to preserve key players ahead of the knockout stage.