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Dembélé Nets First-Half Hat-Trick, France Wins 4-1

6/27/2026

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Summary

Story summary

Ousmane Dembélé recorded the first first-half World Cup hat-trick since 1994.
France beat Norway 4-1 at Gillette Stadium in Boston, securing the Group I title and nine points.
Norway’s coach Ståle Solbakken rested Erling Haaland and made ten changes to the starting lineup.
Dembélé’s three goals moved him into a four-goal tie for second place in the Golden Boot race.

History

Historical Context

On 28 June 1994 Oleg Salenko scored five goals for Russia against Cameroon, tying the World Cup record for most goals in a single match. His feat echoed historic scoring spikes such as Just Fontaine’s 13-goal haul in 1958, underscoring how rare multi-goal bursts shape tournament narratives despite Russia’s early overall exit.

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Story summary

Ousmane Dembélé recorded the first first-half World Cup hat-trick since 1994.
France beat Norway 4-1 at Gillette Stadium in Boston, securing the Group I title and nine points.
Norway’s coach Ståle Solbakken rested Erling Haaland and made ten changes to the starting lineup.
Dembélé’s three goals moved him into a four-goal tie for second place in the Golden Boot race.

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