France's Ousmane Dembélé records second-fastest hat trick in World Cup history in 4-1 win over Norway
Ousmane Dembélé secured the second-fastest hat trick in World Cup history during France's 4-1 victory over Norway.
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The brief
France defeated Norway 4-1 in a 2026 World Cup match. Ousmane Dembélé scored three goals in the first half, establishing the second-fastest hat trick in the tournament's history.
Coverage from NBC News, Al Jazeera, and Yahoo Sports emphasizes the speed and timing of Dembélé's goals. ESPN notes that this performance confirms France as a World Cup favorite, while The New York Times highlights the impact of Dembélé's play.
Attention remains on Norway's roster following the loss, as Yahoo Sports reports that Erling Haaland remained an unused substitute during the match.
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Quick answers
What was the final score of the match?
France beat Norway 4-1.
When did Ousmane Dembélé score his goals?
According to NBC News, Dembélé scored his hat trick in the first half.
Did Erling Haaland play in the game?
No, Yahoo Sports reports that Haaland was an unused substitute.
Coverage (6)
- France’s Ousmane Dembélé scores a first-half hat trick in 4-1 win over Norway NBC News · 7h ago
- Who needs Kylian Mbappe vs Erling Haaland when you have the beauty of Ousmane Dembele? The New York Times · 7h ago
- Dembele scores hat-trick as France beat Norway 4-1 at World Cup 2026 Al Jazeera · 7h ago
- World Cup 2026: Erling Haaland was an unused sub during a much-changed Norway's 4-1 loss to France Yahoo Sports · 7h ago broke it first
- Dembélé hat trick vs. Norway confirms France are a World Cup favorite ESPN · 7h ago
- France's Ousmane Dembélé records second-fastest hat trick in World Cup history in 4-1 win over Norway Yahoo Sports · 7h ago broke it first
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