France beats Norway 4-1 as Dembélé nets hat‑trick in World Cup group match

Ousmane Dembélé scored a rapid hat‑trick as France defeated Norway 4‑1 in the final Group I match of the 2026 World Cup at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, near Boston. The goals came in the 7th, 20th and 32nd minutes, giving the French side a comfortable lead and securing first place in the group. France will meet a yet‑to‑be‑determined opponent in the round of 16, with the draw set to pit them against Sweden. Coach Guy Stéphan led the team in the absence of Didier Deschamps, who returned to France for his mother’s funeral after the match. After scoring, Dembélé dedicated his celebration to PSG teammate Khvicha Kvaratskhelia, echoing the Georgian winger’s signature move. The win also marked Deschamps as the most successful World Cup manager in terms of victories, surpassing Helmut Schön. Goalkeeper Mike Maignan kept a clean sheet, making key saves, while Norway’s only reply came from Thelo Aasgaard.