The French national team dominated Norway 4-1 on Friday evening, finishing top of their group in the World Cup. Thanks to a hat-trick from Ousmane Dembélé, France showed its superiority over a heavily revamped Norwegian team.

What happened?

The match started under the best auspices for the French, with three scoring opportunities in five minutes. Ousmane Dembélé opened the scoring in the 7th minute, followed by a second goal in the 20th.

Why does this matter for France?

This win allows France to finish top of its group and avoid long trips in the final phase. The French will likely face Sweden in the round of 16, on June 30 in New York.

What's next?

France now has a good position for the rest of the competition. Here are the upcoming matches: | Date | Opponent | Location | | --- | --- | --- | | 2026-06-22 | Iraq | 3-0 (win) | | 2026-09-25 | Türkiye | away |

France is currently on a streak of three consecutive wins, with a recent form of 4W-0D-1L (WWWLW). The French have shown their strength against Norway and are ready for the rest of the competition.