Dembélé hat-trick fires France past Norway to seal top spot in World Cup group

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1. 13d ago

   Ousmane Dembélé Hat-Trick Leads France to 4-1 Victory Over Norway

   France defeated Norway 4-1 at Boston Stadium to secure the top spot in Group I. Ousmane Dembélé scored a first-half hat-trick to lead the win. France will face Paraguay in the Round of 16.

   What's confirmed:

   • France beat Norway 4-1 to seal the top spot in Group I.
   • Ousmane Dembélé scored a hat-trick in the first half.
   • The match took place on Friday at Boston Stadium.
   • Norway coach Stale Solbakken described resting Erling Haaland for the match as a "no-brainer".
   • France will play Paraguay in the Round of 16.
   • Kylian Mbappé provided one assist for Dembélé.

   Still unconfirmed:

   • Ousmane Dembélé is a Ballon d'Or winner.
   • Dembélé's hat-trick goals occurred within the first 32 minutes.
   confidence 95%