Dembélé's Hat-trick Leads France to 4-1 Victory Over Norway

Ousmane Dembélé scored a remarkable hat-trick in just 32 minutes, leading France to a 4-1 victory over Norway's reserve team in a 2026 World Cup qualifying match. This win allowed France to finish at the top of their group.

The match featured Kylian Mbappé and Erling Haaland, although Norway's coach Ståle Solbakken made ten changes to the lineup. Dembélé's hat-trick was noted as the second-fastest in men's World Cup history, with his three goals showcasing exceptional quality.

He opened the scoring in the seventh minute, followed by a second goal in the 20th minute, and completed his hat-trick before halftime. Norway briefly responded with a goal from Thelo Aasgaard, but Dembélé added a fourth goal in the 65th minute before being substituted.

The match concluded with France's dominant performance, solidifying their position in the tournament.