France wins Group I with Dembélé hat-trick

June 26, 2026

France defeated Norway 4:1 to secure the Group I win at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Ousmane Dembélé scored a first-half hat-trick.

World Cup co-favorite France defeated Norway 4:1 on Thursday. Dembélé scored in the 7th, 20th and 32nd minutes in front of 64,146 spectators at the stadium in Foxborough near Boston.

Thelo Aasgaard scored Norway’s equalizer in the 21st minute. Désiré Doué made it 4:1 in stoppage time.

Dembélé’s hat-trick was the second-fastest in World Cup history. Norway had already reached the knockout stage but fielded a B-team.

As group winners France could face Germany in the round of 16. Norway will play Ivory Coast next Tuesday.

What people are saying

Initial reactions on X highlight Ousmane Dembélé's first-half hat-trick as a standout performance in France's 4-1 victory over Norway, securing top spot in Group I. Users praise his clinical finishing and note the historic speed of the treble. Posts from sports enthusiasts and journalists express excitement about France's perfect group stage record.

FULL TIME : FRANCE 4-1 NORWAY

Ousmane Dembélé walks away with the SECOND -FASTEST hat-trick in World Cup history.

France finish the group stage 9 FROM 9. Perfect record. Group I winners. #NORFRA #FIFAWC2026 pic.twitter.com/Hdo7EGFQbD

— StepOut (@StepOutLive) June 26, 2026

France 4, Norway 1

France wins Group I in impressive fashion. Ousmane Dembele's hat trick sent them on the way. Desire Doue added a late finish.

They'll start the knockout rounds in the Meadowlands. Norway also through to the Round of 32.

— Bill Koch (@BillKoch25) June 26, 2026

𝐃𝐄𝐌𝐁𝐄́𝐋𝐄́ 𝐃𝐄𝐒𝐓𝐑𝐎𝐘𝐒 𝐍𝐎𝐑𝐖𝐀𝐘. 🦟

🚨 𝗢𝗙𝗙𝗜𝗖𝗜𝗔𝗟: France finish top of Group I.

Dembélé was simply unstoppable.

Ballon d’Or level. 🌕✨ pic.twitter.com/rtSZPBFpdT

— Carlos Lago (@carloslagowork) June 26, 2026

FT.

⚽⚽⚽ Dembélé 7', 20', 32'
⚽ Aasgaard 21'
⚽ Doue 90+4'

France secure top spot in Group I with a convincing win over Norway, inspired by a Ousmane Dembélé hat-trick. pic.twitter.com/Bn4hE0KLpH

— bashir (@Bashir_902) June 26, 2026

FRANCE HAVE WON THE GROUP ON A SENSATIONAL PERFORMANCE BY OUSMANE DEMBELE!! LES BLEUS ARE OFF TO THE BIG APPLE!!

FULL TIME:#Norway: 1#France: 4

— William Petty (@WilliamP80326) June 26, 2026

Sources

• https://www.zeit.de/sport/2026-06/wm-2026-sechzehntelfinale-fussball
• https://www.zeit.de/sport/2026-06/frankreich-norwegen-fussball-wm-ousmane-dembele
• https://www.kn-online.de/sport/schweinsteiger-ueber-rassismus-vorwurf-das-ist-eine-fussballanalyse-TVNMQJWVKZCGTICI476R5XRJJE.html
• https://www.handelsblatt.com/arts_und_style/lifestyle/wm-2026-goetze-video-und-werbebanner-nike-teasert-neues-dfb-trikot-an/100231388.html