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France defeats Norway 4‑1 to top Group I at World Cup 2026

France beat Norway 4‑1 in the final Group I match of the 2026 FIFA World Cup at Gillette Stadium in Boston, clinching the group with a perfect 9‑point record. Ousmane Dembélé scored a first‑half hat‑trick – the first such feat in a World Cup first half since 1994 – opening the scoring in the 7th minute, adding a second at 20 minutes and completing the treble at 32 minutes. Desire Doué added a fourth goal in stoppage time. Norway, already qualified for the knockout stage, rested several key players, including striker Erling Haaland, as coach Stale Solbakken made ten changes to his lineup. France’s head coach Didier Deschamps was absent after his mother’s death, with assistant Guy Stéphan taking charge. Goalkeeper Mike Maignan saved a penalty attempt by Jørgen Strand Larsen. With the win, France finished first in Group I, while Norway took second place and will meet Ivory Coast in the round‑of‑32. Senegal also closed the group stage with a 5‑0 win over Iraq, securing a spot as one of the best third‑placed teams.

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