France vs Norway 4-1 Highlights: Dembélé Hat-Trick Sinks Norway | 2026 World Cup
France defeated Norway 4-1 in their final Group I match at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
Match Timeline and Key Goals
- 25 Seconds: Kylian Mbappé shook the stadium early with a thunderous drive that rattled off the crossbar.
- 7th Minute: Mbappé turned playmaker, slipping a superb through ball to Ousmane Dembélé, who fired France into an early 1-0 lead.
- 20th Minute: Dembélé struck again with a brilliant, low-angled drive from distance to make it 2-0. [3, 5]
- 21st Minute: Norway responded instantly when an unmarked Thelo Aasgaard slotted home a cross from Andreas Schjelderup, cutting the deficit to 2-1.
- 32nd Minute: Dembélé completed a spectacular first-half hat-trick—the second-fastest treble in World Cup history—extending the cushion to 3-1. [1, 3, 6]
- 49th Minute: Norway earned a lifeline after Theo Hernández fouled Oscar Bobb in the box, but Jørgen Strand Larsen's tame penalty kick was easily saved by Mike Maignan.
- 90+4 Minute: Désiré Doué put the icing on the cake, heading home a perfectly chipped cross from Bradley Barcola to finalize the 4-1 blowout.
Key Takeaways
- Lineup Strategy: Norway chose to rest 10 of their 11 usual starters, including superstar striker Erling Haaland, as they had already mathematically secured their spot in the next round.
- Group Standings: With this victory, France topped Group I with a perfect 9 points, while Norway advanced to the knockout stage in second place.
- What's Next: In the Round of 32, France is projected to play Sweden in New York, while Norway heads to Dallas to face Ivory Coast.
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