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## Ousmane Dembele Put on a Show in Boston — 3 Goals in 32 Minutes as France Secures First Place in Group I
The 2026 FIFA World Cup delivered another unforgettable moment on Friday as **Ousmane Dembele** scored a stunning 32-minute hat-trick to lead France to a dominant victory over Norway at the stadium in Boston.
The reigning Ballon d’Or holder was simply unplayable in the first half, with Kylian Mbappe playing the role of chief provider as Les Bleus wrapped up top spot in Group I with a statement performance.
### Match Summary: France 4-1 Norway
| Detail | Info |
|——–|——|
| **Competition** | 2026 FIFA World Cup — Group I |
| **Venue** | Boston, USA |
| **Attendance** | Sold out |
| **Man of the Match** | Ousmane Dembele ⭐ |
| **Score** | France 4-1 Norway |
### How It Unfolded
Norway manager Stale Solbakken made the bold decision to leave star players **Erling Haaland** and **Martin Odegaard** on the bench — and it backfired spectacularly.
**6’** — France needed just six minutes to break through. Mbappe swept a pass out wide to Dembele, who turned his marker inside out before smashing a shot into the far corner. **1-0.**
Dembele doubled the lead with a curled beauty from the edge of the box after Mbappe turned provider again. Norway pulled one back through Thelo Aasgard, but the response was short-lived.
Dembele completed his hat-trick before halftime, given far too much space in the penalty area before bending another left-footed finish into the bottom corner.
In the second half, Theo Hernandez conceded a penalty, but **Mike Maignan** saved Jorgen Strand Larsen’s weak spot-kick to keep the scoreline comfortable. **Desire Doue** added a fourth with a stoppage-time header to put the cherry on top.
### Player Ratings Highlights
– **Ousmane Dembele — 10/10:** A masterclass in footwork and finishing. Hat-trick hero.
– **Kylian Mbappe — 8/10:** The main man played a supporting role with two fine assists.
– **Mike Maignan — 7/10:** Made amends with a strong penalty save after being wrong-footed for Norway’s goal.
– **Theo Hernandez — 4/10:** Lazy foul conceded the penalty. Lucky Maignan saved it.
### What This Means for the Group
France finishes top of Group I with a perfect record and will advance to the Round of 32 with momentum on their side. Norway will need to regroup and hope their result is enough to secure one of the best third-place spots.
### What’s Next for France?
| Round | Opponent | Date |
|——-|———-|——|
| Round of 32 | TBD (likely Group H runner-up) | Next week |
### FAQ
**Where was the match played?**
The match was played at the stadium in Boston, one of the host cities for the 2026 FIFA World Cup across USA, Mexico, and Canada.
**Why didn’t Haaland start for Norway?**
Stale Solbakken rotated his squad heavily, leaving Haaland and Odegaard on the bench. The decision was widely questioned after Norway fell behind early.
**How many goals has Dembele scored this World Cup?**
Dembele now has at least 3 goals in the tournament after this hat-trick, putting him in contention for the Golden Boot.
**Can France win the World Cup again?**
France is one of the strongest teams in the tournament with incredible depth in attack and midfield. Their performance against Norway showed they can dominate even without being at full intensity.
### Final Thoughts
This was vintage Dembele — the kind of performance that reminds everyone why he won the Ballon d’Or. If France can keep this form going, they’re going to be very difficult to stop in the knockout rounds. Norway, meanwhile, will be kicking themselves for not starting their best XI.
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