The French national team beat Norway 4-1 at the 2026 World Cup, thanks to a hat-trick by Ousmane Dembélé. The 2025 Ballon d'Or refused to elaborate on his performance and called on his teammates to stay focused.

What happened ?

Dembélé scored three goals during the French victory over Norway on Friday. The match took place as part of the third group stage match of the French team at the 2026 World Cup.

Why it matters for France

The win allows France to consolidate their position in the group. Dembélé estimated that the match would be difficult, but that France had to stay focused.

What comes next ?

France will face Sweden in the round of 16 on March 30 at East Rutherford. Here are the latest results for France: | Date | Opponent | Result | | --- | --- | --- | | 2026-06-22 | Iraq | 3-0 |

France is currently on a three-game winning streak, with a record of 4W-0D-1L in their last five matches. Their next match will be on 2026-09-25 against Turkey.