World Cup 2026: Dembélé scores sensational hat-trick as France beat Norway to top group

Ballon d'Or winner Ousmane Dembélé scored a magnificent first-half hat-trick, his first with Les Bleus, as France beat a second-string Norway 4-1 on Friday to seal top spot in Group I. Star striker Erling Haaland was one of several players rested by the Norway coach ahead of the World Cup knockouts stage.