In a remarkable display of skill and precision, France concluded their World Cup group stage matches with a commanding 4-1 win over Norway, thanks in large part to Ousmane Dembele’s extraordinary first-half hat-trick. The Paris Saint-Germain star shattered the Norwegian defense, scoring three times within the first 32 minutes, marking him as the first player to achieve such a feat in the World Cup since 1994.
Dembele’s early goals, struck in the 7th, 20th, and 32nd minutes, set a dominant tone for the French team. Although Norway managed to find the back of the net with a goal from Thelo Aasgaard, France maintained their grip on the game throughout. Norway had a golden opportunity to close the gap early in the second half when they were awarded a penalty, but the effort was thwarted by a crucial save from France’s goalkeeper, Mike Maignan, who denied Strand Larsen.
The French squad’s attacking prowess was further highlighted when Kylian Mbappe almost added to the scoreline, his powerful shot grazing the crossbar. As the match drew to a close, Désiré Doué sealed the victory with a goal during stoppage time, cementing France’s dominance and securing their place in the tournament’s knockout stages.
France’s performance was a testament to their strong form, and Dembele’s standout play adds another layer of offensive capability to an already formidable lineup. Meanwhile, Norway faces the task of regrouping and strategizing for their upcoming match, looking to bounce back from this challenging encounter.