Dembélé Scores First World Cup Goal in France's 3-0 Win Over Iraq
On June 23, 2026, Ousmane Dembélé scored his first career World Cup goal in France's 3-0 group stage win over Iraq in Philadelphia. Michael Olise assisted the goal, which ended Dembélé's drought of 19 major tournament appearances without a goal. The match was briefly interrupted by weather. Dembélé also provided an assist to Kylian Mbappé earlier. The goal marked the second-latest first World Cup goal in history (13th match), shedding the record for most appearances without scoring.
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Ousmane Dembélé Scores Against Morocco in 2026 World Cup Quarterfinal
Ousmane Dembélé scored his fifth goal of the 2026 World Cup, doubling France's lead against Morocco in the quarterfinal match on Thursday evening. The goal was set up by a deflection from Kylian Mbappé, with Dembélé curling a right-footed shot past goalkeeper Yassine Bounou. This was Dembélé's first goal in the knockout stage of the tournament, following a hat-trick against Norway in the group stage. The report highlights Dembélé's continued decisive contributions to the French national team.
Foot - actualités, mercato, info & vidéo en continuL'Équipe: Dembélé Silences Doubters with Hat-Trick in France's 4-1 Win Over Norway
Following France's 4-1 victory over Norway, French sports newspaper L'Équipe highlighted Ousmane Dembélé's hat-trick performance. The Ballon d'Or winner silenced criticisms of his mediocre international stats by scoring three goals in the first half, the second-fastest hat-trick in World Cup history after Erich Probst's in 1954. Dembélé scored in the 7th minute after fooling Norway's left-back, and added two more goals with assists from Kylian Mbappé, who actively created space and provided two assists. Despite nearing a fourth goal with an assist from Michael Olise, Dembélé attempted to pass to Mbappé instead of shooting. The article notes Dembélé's selflessness and Mbappé's off-ball movement, contrasting with earlier doubts after a modest performance against Iraq.
虎扑 - 足球Dembélé Hat-Trick Seals France Victory Over Norway in 2026 World Cup
Ousmane Dembélé delivered a sensational performance in the 2026 World Cup, scoring a hat-trick within 25 minutes to single-handedly decide the match against Norway. The French world-class footballer's third goal is highlighted in a video clip provided by WELT. The match, reported on June 26, 2026, showcases Dembélé's dominance as he led France to victory. The article includes a reference to video highlights of his third goal, emphasizing his decisive role in the game.
Nachrichten - WELTOusmane Dembélé's Hat-Trick Silences Critics in World Cup Win Over Norway
Ousmane Dembélé scored a hat-trick in 32 minutes, the second-fastest in World Cup history, leading France to a 4-1 victory over Norway. The Ballon d'Or winner, playing on the right wing, silenced debates about his mediocre national team statistics by netting his first brace and first back-to-back goals for Les Bleus. He received assists from Kylian Mbappé and Michael Olise, and despite finishing with 0.19 expected goals, his clinical finishing and movement were decisive. Dembélé also celebrated by mimicking Khvicha Kvaratskhelia's gesture. He was substituted in the 65th minute after a dominant first-half performance, which included a celebration that briefly left him out of position as Norway scored. The win secured top spot in the group for France.
Foot - actualités, mercato, info & vidéo en continuDembele's World Cup Goal Involvement Improves Dramatically to Every 43 Minutes
In the final round of the 2026 World Cup group stage, France defeated Norway 4-1, with Ousmane Dembele scoring a hat-trick. According to Opta statistics, Dembele's performance at this World Cup marks a dramatic improvement over his previous major international tournaments (World Cup and European Championship combined). From 2018 to 2024, he was directly involved in a goal every 499 minutes, recording 0 goals and 2 assists in 998 minutes. At the 2026 World Cup, he has been involved in a goal every 43 minutes, with 4 goals and 1 assist in 213 minutes played.
虎扑 - 足球Ousmane Dembele Hat-trick Powers France to 4-1 Win Over Norway, Securing Top Spot in Group I
Ousmane Dembélé scored a remarkable 32-minute hat-trick to lead France to a commanding 4-1 victory over Norway in a FIFA World Cup 2026 qualifying match. The win ensured France finished as Group I winners, advancing with a perfect record. Norway's star striker Erling Haaland started the match but was unable to prevent the defeat. The match, held on June 26, 2026, was reported by Yardbarker Soccer. Dembélé's performance was the highlight, showcasing his clinical finishing and pace. France dominated possession and created numerous chances, while Norway struggled to contain the attacking waves. The result solidifies France's status as a top contender for the upcoming World Cup.
Yardbarker: SoccerNorway-France Ratings: Dembélé Hat-Trick Powers Les Bleus to Group Stage Win
Already qualified for the 2026 World Cup Round of 16, France defeated Norway 4-1 in their final group stage match. Ousmane Dembélé was the star, scoring a hat-trick (7', 20', 33') with two left-footed curlers and a right-footed goal after a dribble. Kylian Mbappé provided two assists in the first half. Mike Maignan earned an 8/10 rating for saving a penalty (50') and a crucial save in the 72nd minute. Théo Hernandez was rated 4/10 after conceding a penalty with a clumsy challenge. Désiré Doué scored a late header (his first career headed goal) from a Barcola assist. Manu Koné (7/10) and Aurélien Tchouaméni (6/10) controlled midfield. France will face an opponent yet to be determined in the Round of 16.
Home Football - actualitésDembélé's Hat-Trick Powers France to Group Stage Victory Over Norway
World footballer Ousmane Dembélé scored a hat-trick in just 30 minutes to lead France to a group stage victory against Norway in the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The match, held on June 26, 2026, saw Dembélé dominate the game single-handedly. Die Welt published an article with a video link to watch the highlights of the match. Dembélé's performance reaffirmed his status as the world's top footballer, helping France secure their place in the knockout stages.
Nachrichten - WELTOusmane Dembélé Scores Hat-Trick in France's 4-1 Win Over Norway at 2026 World Cup
Ousmane Dembélé delivered a spectacular hat-trick for France in a 4-1 victory over Norway in the 2026 World Cup group stage, responding decisively to earlier criticism. After being savaged by media following the opening match against Senegal, Dembélé had already shown revival with a goal and assist against Iraq. Against Norway, he scored three goals (one right-footed, two left-footed) and forced the opposing defender Bjorkan to be substituted at halftime. The win secured France's first place in Group I. Dembélé tied Kylian Mbappé for the tournament's top scorer with four goals and became only the third French player to score a World Cup hat-trick, after Mbappé and Just Fontaine. He was named man of the match and downplayed personal accolades, emphasizing team focus ahead of the round of 32 on June 30. The performance ended debates about benching the PSG winger.
Foot Mercato : Info Transferts Football - Actu Foot TransfertDembélé breaks goal drought with 4 goals in 3 matches at 2026 World Cup
French winger Ousmane Dembélé has experienced a remarkable scoring breakout at the 2026 World Cup. According to statistics cited by Hupu Football, prior to this tournament Dembélé had made 19 appearances in major international competitions for France without scoring a single goal, leaving an awkward record of 0 goals in 19 matches. However, in the current World Cup, he has completely rewritten that narrative by scoring 4 goals in just 3 matches, demonstrating a stark contrast in scoring efficiency. His form is described as red-hot and a burst onto the scene, marking a significant turnaround for the player.
虎扑 - 足球World Cup: Ousmane Dembélé's Record Hat-Trick Against Norway
Ousmane Dembélé scored a magnificent hat-trick against Norway in France's third World Cup group match (Group I). The 2025 Ballon d'Or winner scored three goals (7th, 20th, 33rd minutes), achieving the fastest hat-trick in World Cup history since 1954. He became the third French player to accomplish this feat in the competition, following Just Fontaine (twice in 1958) and Kylian Mbappé (in the 2022 final). The performance silenced critics of his perceived inefficiency with the national team, a decade after his debut against Italy on September 1, 2016.
Foot - actualités, mercato, info & vidéo en continuTwo French Players Score 4+ Goals in First Three World Cup Group Matches, First Team Since 1974 Poland
On June 27, in the final round of the World Cup group stage, France faced Norway. French forward Ousmane Dembélé scored a hat trick in the first half. This performance brought the total to two French players — Kylian Mbappé and Dembélé — who have each scored at least four goals in the first three rounds of the group stage. The last team to achieve this feat was Poland at the 1974 World Cup, where Andrzej Szarmach scored five goals and Grzegorz Lato scored four. The article was sourced from Hupu Football News and originally published on X.
虎扑 - 足球This World Cup Sees Three Hat-Tricks, Most Since 1986
During the third round of the group stage of the USA-Canada-Mexico World Cup, French player Ousmane Dembélé scored a hat-trick in the match against Norway. This marked the third hat-trick of the tournament, making it the World Cup with the most hat-tricks since the 1986 Mexico World Cup, which had four. The news was reported by Hupu Soccer and sourced from X.
虎扑 - 足球Dembélé Scores Hat-Trick in First Half, Answers Doubts and Bolsters Ballon d'Or Bid
According to Mundo Deportivo via Hupu, Ousmane Dembélé responded to criticism by scoring a hat-trick in the first 30 minutes of France's World Cup match against Norway. After a mediocre start (substituted early against Senegal and Iraq), the PSG winger showcased his two-footed finishing ability and playmaking, proving to be one step ahead of the Norwegian defense. His second goal celebration, a 'talking' gesture, was seen as a direct response to critics. Dembélé's performance has reignited Ballon d'Or discussions, especially after leading PSG to a Champions League title and scoring against Arsenal in the final. With 4 goals and 1 assist so far in the tournament, he matches the tally of Mbappé, Haaland, and Vinícius, trailing only Messi. France is now among the top favorites to win the World Cup, and Dembélé's form strengthens his case for a consecutive Ballon d'Or award.
虎扑 - 足球Ousmane Dembélé Scores Hat-Trick with Superb Curling Strike Against Norway in World Cup
Ousmane Dembélé scored his first career hat-trick for the French national team in a World Cup match against Norway, achieving the feat in just 32 minutes. The PSG forward opened the scoring with a right-footed strike in the 7th minute, added a powerful shot from outside the penalty area in the 20th minute, and completed the triple with a magnificent curling left-footed strike in the 32nd minute. The third goal was set up by a vertical pass from Aurélien Tchouaméni, with Dembélé feinting twice before unleashing an unstoppable shot. The article highlights his unprecedented performance, having never scored more than one goal in a match for France prior to this.
Foot - actualités, mercato, info & vidéo en continuOusmane Dembélé Scores First-Half Hat-Trick, Becoming Sixth in World Cup History
According to a Reddit post on r/soccer citing Wikipedia, Ousmane Dembélé of France scored a first-half hat-trick against Norway in a 2026 World Cup match, making him the sixth player in tournament history to achieve the feat. The post lists the previous five: Gustav Wetterström (Sweden vs Cuba, 1938), Erich Probst (Austria vs Czechoslovakia, 1954), Max Morlock (West Germany vs Turkey, 1954), Gary Lineker (England vs Poland, 1986), and Oleg Salenko (Russia vs Cameroon, 1994). Dembélé's goals came at the 7th, 20th, and 32nd minutes. The last player to accomplish this was Salenko in 1994, marking a 32-year gap. The post highlights Dembélé's achievement as a rare and historic moment in World Cup football.
The back page of the internet.Dembélé Scores Second Fastest World Cup Hat-Trick in 32 Minutes
During the World Cup group stage match between France and Norway on June 27, French forward Dembélé scored a hat-trick within the first 32 minutes of the match. According to data websites, this is the second earliest hat-trick in World Cup history. The record for the fastest hat-trick remains with Erich Probst of Austria, who scored a hat-trick in 24 minutes during a 5-0 victory over Czechoslovakia in 1954. The match report was published by Hupu Soccer, citing source X, and includes fan reactions about Dembélé's performance.
虎扑 - 足球Dembélé scores hat-trick against Norway in World Cup, becomes fourth French player to do so
Ousmane Dembélé scored a hat-trick against Norway in the 2026 World Cup, making him the fourth French player in history to achieve this feat in a World Cup match. The previous French hat-trick scorers include Just Fontaine (two hat-tricks in 1958, one of which was four goals) and Kylian Mbappé (2022 vs Argentina). The news was reported by Hupu Soccer on June 26, based on a source from X. The article also notes that France currently has the lowest World Cup champion odds.
虎扑 - 足球France's Dembélé Scores Exceptional Hat-Trick Against Norway
Ousmane Dembélé scored his first international hat-trick for France in a World Cup group stage match against Norway on June 26, 2026. The Ballon d'Or winner, who had never scored in a major tournament before this World Cup, now has four goals in the competition. He opened the scoring with a rocket to the near post in the 7th minute, added a second with a curled strike in the 20th minute, and completed his hat-trick with another curled shot to the far post despite multiple Norwegian defenders. France won the match 3-1. The article highlights Dembélé's exceptional form and his decisive contribution to France's victory.
Foot Mercato : Info Transferts Football - Actu Foot TransfertDembélé Becomes Third French Player to Score World Cup Hat-Trick, Joining Fontaine and Mbappé
In a World Cup match between Norway and France, Ousmane Dembélé scored a hat-trick by the 32nd minute, giving France a 3-1 lead over Norway. This achievement makes Dembélé the third player in French national team history to score a hat-trick in a World Cup match, following Just Fontaine (who scored against Paraguay on June 8, 1958, and against Germany on June 28, 1958, with four goals) and Kylian Mbappé (who scored against Argentina on December 18, 2022). The report, sourced from Hupu soccer news, highlights Dembélé's milestone in the context of French football history.
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