https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/can-dembele-retain-ballon-d-or-at-world-cup-of-stars-u-s-coach-s-big-offer-day-16-recapContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/can-dembele-retain-ballon-d-or-at-world-cup-of-stars-u-s-coach-s-big-offer-day-16-recaphttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/can-dembele-retain-ballon-d-or-at-world-cup-of-stars-u-s-coach-s-big-offer-day-16-recap#u22262Fri, 03 Jul 2026 03:57:17 +0000France, Spain, and Belgium have advanced to the knockout phase as the 72-game group stage nears its end. Ousmane Dembele scored a first-half hat-trick in a 4-1 victory over Norway. Cape Verde became the smallest nation to ever reach the knockout stage after a goalless draw with Saudi Arabia.What's confirmed:Ousmane Dembele scored a hat-trick for France against Norway.France, Spain, and Belgium advanced to the knockout phase.Cape Verde qualified from Group H after a 0-0 draw with Saudi Arabia.Cape Verde is the smallest nation to ever reach the World Cup knockout phase.France finished the first