Dembélé’s hat‑trick fuels France’s push for Group I dominance

France’s 2026 World Cup campaign surged forward when 29‑year‑old striker Ousmane Dembélé netted a first‑half hat‑trick against Norway, securing the top spot in Group I, while PSG teammate Désiré Doué added a fourth goal deep in injury time in a decisive win. Speaking to M6, the Ballon d’Or winner kept a low‑key stance. “We have to stay focused, it was an important game to finish top of the group,” he said. He added that the team wants to win every game and that the upcoming knockout stage is even more important. “We want to win every game, and what is to come is even more important,” Dembélé reiterated. Dembélé also praised the attacking unit, singling out Kylian Mbappé for his creativity. Mbappé supplied a brace of assists in the match.

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According to Dembélé, communication among the forwards has improved dramatically. “It’s way easier, we understand each other way more. It’s positive, we have to carry on,” he explained. Désiré Doué, also of Paris Saint‑Germain, struck in the dying minutes to seal a 4‑0 victory. The late goal capped a dominant performance by Les Bleus.

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France entered the tournament as the 2022 World Cup runners‑up. Defenders, take note: the French attack shows no signs of slowing down. The coverage was compiled by Bastien Cheval for GFFN. His analysis highlights the French side’s attacking confidence.