Dembele Leads France to Victory Against Norway in the World Cup
The French national team secured a well-deserved 4-1 victory over its Norwegian counterpart in the match held as part of the third round of the group stage in the 2026 World Cup, clinching the top spot in Group Nine with a perfect record.
The French national team dominated the first half after Ousmane Dembélé scored all three goals for the team. He opened the scoring in the seventh minute, added the second goal in the 20th minute, and completed his hat-trick in the 32nd minute. Norway's only goal came from Thilo Asgard in the 21st minute.
The match witnessed a standout performance from goalkeeper Mike Maignan, who saved a penalty taken by Jørgen Strand Larsen in the 50th minute, preserving France's lead until the final whistle.
The fourth goal for the French national team came in the final minutes through the young player Désiré Doué in the 90+4th minute.
The French national team increased its tally to 9 points, leading Group Nine, while the Norwegian team remained at 6 points in second place. Both teams had secured qualification to the Round of 32 before the final round began.
The French national team dominated the first half after Ousmane Dembélé scored all three goals for the team. He opened the scoring in the seventh minute, added the second goal in the 20th minute, and completed his hat-trick in the 32nd minute. Norway's only goal came from Thilo Asgard in the 21st minute.
The match witnessed a standout performance from goalkeeper Mike Maignan, who saved a penalty taken by Jørgen Strand Larsen in the 50th minute, preserving France's lead until the final whistle.
The fourth goal for the French national team came in the final minutes through the young player Désiré Doué in the 90+4th minute.
The French national team increased its tally to 9 points, leading Group Nine, while the Norwegian team remained at 6 points in second place. Both teams had secured qualification to the Round of 32 before the final round began.