France forward Ousmane Dembélé scores a three-goal first-half hat trick as his side beat Norway 4-1 in a Group I match on Friday. Multiple outlets report that Dembélé finds the net in the opening half to complete a hat trick early in the contest, with goals coming in quick succession (including one assisted by Kylian Mbappé, according to several reports). The result puts France top of Group I and includes a fourth France goal scored by Désiré Doué, as reflected in some summaries. Coverage also emphasizes the historical significance of the feat: it is France’s first World Cup hat trick by the player, and it is the first first-half hat trick at the World Cup since 1994. Some sources add additional record context, including comparisons to earlier tournament milestones for speed of scoring.
After the match, Dembélé reacts to the milestone and downplays the performance, with reports quoting him suggesting he was more influential in other matches during the tournament. Overall, outlets converge on the match scoreline, the timing and impact of the hat trick, and the public reaction from Dembélé.
