Ousmane Dembélé scores five goals and a hat‑trick in 2026 World Cup

French forward Ousmane Dembélé recorded five goals in seven matches at the 2026 World Cup, becoming the team's top scorer. He netted a hat‑trick against Norway in Boston, marking his 2,900th goal in World Cup history, a statistical milestone for France.

Dembélé also highlighted a decisive strike against Morocco, recalling teammate Kylian Mbappé’s instruction to stay on the line before the counter‑attack. His ambidextrous ability – nearly equal numbers of right‑ and left‑foot goals in his career – was cited as a key threat to defenders throughout the tournament.

Despite his prolific scoring, Dembélé was contained in the semifinal loss to Spain and entered the upcoming match against England seeking to cap a breakthrough tournament that turned early promise into a standout performance.