Norway 1-4 France: World Cup 2026 reaction as Ousmane Dembélé nets first-half hat trick
France dominates Norway 4-1 at the 2026 World Cup behind an Ousmane Dembélé hat trick while Erling Haaland remains on the bench.
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The brief
France secured a 4-1 victory over Norway in the 2026 World Cup following a first-half hat trick by Ousmane Dembélé. Erling Haaland did not appear in the match, remaining an unused substitute for Norway.
Coverage from outlets including ESPN, BBC, and Al Jazeera highlights the strategic decision by Norway coach Stale Solbakken to rest Haaland, which he described as a "no-brainer." Reports also focus on Dembélé’s post-match comments regarding his assessment of his own performance compared to other appearances in the tournament.
Future developments depend on team rotations as the tournament progresses. Coverage does not yet specify how these lineup adjustments will impact subsequent match preparations for either France or Norway.
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Quick answers
What was the final score of the Norway-France match?
France defeated Norway 4-1.
Did Erling Haaland play in the game?
No, he remained an unused substitute throughout the match.
Who scored a hat trick for France?
Ousmane Dembélé scored a hat trick during the first half of the match.
Coverage (12)
- Bielsa says Uruguay face Spain 'final' with Lamine threat looming Reuters · 3h ago
- Uruguay vs. Spain Live Updates, Score: Latest World Cup News and Goals FOX Sports · 3h ago
- Uruguay vs Spain LIVE: FIFA World Cup 2026 Al Jazeera · 3h ago
- Álex Baena goal gives Spain early lead vs. Uruguay in critical World Cup Group H finale USA Today · 3h ago
- Uruguay v Spain: World Cup 2026 The Guardian · 3h ago
- France's Ousmane Dembélé records second-fastest hat trick in World Cup history in 4-1 win over Norway Yahoo Sports · 4h ago
- Ousmane Dembélé says hat trick wasn't best 2026 World Cup performance USA Today · 4h ago
- World Cup 2026: Norway face questions as Erling Haaland rested against France BBC · 4h ago
- Norway coach Stale Solbakken: Resting Haaland vs. France a 'no-brainer' ESPN · 4h ago
- Dembele scores hat-trick as France beat Norway 4-1 at World Cup 2026 Al Jazeera · 4h ago
- World Cup 2026: Erling Haaland was an unused sub during a much-changed Norway's 4-1 loss to France Yahoo Sports · 4h ago
- Norway 1-4 France: World Cup 2026 reaction as Ousmane Dembélé nets first-half hat trick ESPN · 4h ago
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