Dembele’s perfect hat-trick blasts France past Norway 4-1

Ousmane Dembele lit up the 2026 World Cup with a sensational first-half hat-trick as France thrashed Norway 4-1 to seal top spot in Group I.

All three goals came before half-time, with the Paris forward turning the match into a personal showcase, according to NYTimes.

—A first half for the highlight reel—

Dembele opened the scoring early and never let up. His second was the pick of the bunch — a searing low drive from distance that left Norway’s goalkeeper rooted to the spot.

He completed his hat-trick before the break, leaving Norway stunned.

Desire Doue piled on the misery with a fourth in injury time to cap France’s dominance.

—Norway’s brief fightback falls flat—

Thelo Aasgaard pulled one back for Norway to give the fans something to cheer.

Jorgen Strand Larsen then had a chance to cut the deficit further from the penalty spot, but his tame effort was easily saved.

—What’s next—

With Group I wrapped up, France will most likely face Sweden in the round of 32. Norway drop to the other side of the bracket and will next take on Ivory Coast.