France defeats Norway 4-1 as Dembélé nets hat‑trick in World Cup 2026 group game

On June 26, 2026, France beat Norway 4‑1 at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, USA, to close the Group I stage of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Ousmane Dembélé scored a hat‑trick within 25 minutes, converting all three shots he took. Kylian Mbappé added two assists, while Désiré Doué scored the fourth goal in stoppage time.

France finished the group with three wins, ten goals scored, only two conceded and nine points, securing the top spot and a round‑of‑16 clash with Sweden in Philadelphia. Norway, despite the loss, advanced as group runners‑up to face Ivory Coast in Dallas. The match was overseen by interim coach Guy Stéphan, as head coach Didier Deschamps was absent following his mother’s death. After the game, Dembélé urged his teammates to stay focused for the upcoming knockout round.