France beats Norway 4-1 as Dembele hat‑trick clinches group‑9 lead at World Cup 2026
France defeated Norway 4‑1 in the final group‑stage match of World Cup 2026, with Ousmane Dembele scoring a hat‑trick in the first half (7’, 20’ and 32’). The victory gave France the top spot in Group 9 with nine points, while Norway finished second with six points and will meet Ivory Coast in the round‑of‑32.
Dembele’s three goals were the second‑fastest hat‑trick in World Cup history, trailing only Erich Probst’s 1924 record. The performance secured his place among the tournament’s leading scorers alongside Kylian Mbappé and Antoine Griezmann.
The match also generated a lively fan scene, with around 50 Norwegian supporters gathering in Syros, Greece, to watch the game. Separate betting promotions highlighted the fixture, but the sporting result remained the focus.