Dembélé's First‑Half Hat‑Trick Leads France Past Norway

France faced Norway as Ousmane Dembélé delivered a first‑half hat‑trick, scoring three goals before halftime. Assisted by Kylian Mbappé, his burst put the French side ahead 4‑1.

Dembélé became the first French player to record a first‑half hat‑trick in a World Cup group match since 1994. Despite a reshuffled lineup, Norway could not overturn the deficit.