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Dembélé's Hat Trick Powers France Past Norway
26 Jun
Summary
- Ousmane Dembélé scored a first-half hat trick.
- His goals came in the seventh, 20th, and 32nd minutes.
- France and Norway had already secured knockout stage spots.
France forward Ousmane Dembélé achieved a remarkable first-half hat trick against Norway during the World Cup. His scoring spree occurred in the seventh, 20th, and 32nd minutes of the match, propelling his team to a 3-1 advantage.
This performance marked the first first-half hat trick at the World Cup since 1994. Historically, the fastest World Cup hat trick from the start of a match was achieved in 1954, while the quickest overall took just over seven minutes in 1982.
Both France, the winners of the 2018 World Cup, and Norway had already secured their places in the tournament's knockout rounds before this fixture. Their advancement means they will continue their campaigns in the next stage of the competition.
