Ousmane Dembele was in outstanding form as France defeated Norway 4-1 in their World Cup qualifying match. Dembele completed his hat-trick during the first half, with France adding a fourth goal to secure a commanding victory. The result confirmed France's position at the top of Group I.
This match followed France's earlier Group I encounter with Norway in June, as the two teams concluded their qualifying campaign. France's dominant performance underlines their strength in the group stage ahead of the 2026 World Cup.
France's attacking display was clinical and efficient, with Dembele's first-half hat-trick demonstrating the quality available in their forward line.
Norway faced a difficult task without key striker Erling Haaland and were unable to mount a sustained challenge despite scoring once.
Imagine a really talented soccer player scoring three goals in just one half of a match—that's what Ousmane Dembele did for France. His team won 4-1 against Norway, which puts them at the top of their group in the competition to reach the 2026 World Cup.
A commanding performance and group-topping finish gives France momentum heading into the knockout stages of World Cup qualification.
scenario - not a predictionDespite the absence of their star striker, Norway managed to score once but faced a France side in excellent form.
scenario - not a prediction