The lead
June 26, 2026 — Gillette Stadium, Foxborough, Massachusetts, USA — Ousmane Dembélé hits first half hat trick as France cruise past much-changed Norway. France forward Ousmane Dembélé scored a first-half hat trick, including one off a feed from Kylian Mbappé, to help his team beat Norway 4-1 at the World Cup on Friday.
How the match unfolded
This Group I match finished 4-1 for France over Norway in regulation on the official ESPN match center. France seized early momentum when Ousmane Dembélé (France) right footed shot from the right side of the box to the bottom left corner. Assisted by Kylian Mbappé. in the 7'. The middle phases featured 3 more goals as both sides traded blows in a tense group-stage atmosphere. The final swing came in the 90'+4' when Désiré Doué (France) header from the centre of the box to the bottom right corner. Assisted by Bradley Barcola with a cross.. 64,146 fans were in the building at Gillette Stadium.
Key passages from the live ESPN commentary feed:
Goal-by-goal
Cards, fouls, and controversy
France forward Ousmane Dembélé scored a first-half hat trick, including one off a feed from Kylian Mbappé, to help his team beat Norway 4-1 at the World Cup on Friday.
Penalty drama:
Bookings: 2 yellow cards were issued per the official match log.
What it means in the tournament
France leave Gillette Stadium with a result that moves them forward in the 48-team bracket. In Group I, table points, goal difference, and fair-play tiebreakers all matter across the opening 72 group matches before the new Round of 32 begins.
What comes next
Both France and Norway continue Group I play on the FIFA World Cup 2026 schedule before the knockout stage opens June 28.
*Sources: ESPN match center, ESPN match feed, FIFA World Cup 2026. AthX covers MLB trading; this recap is for World Cup fans following the North America tournament. Information only; not financial advice.*
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