FIFA 2026: France Beat Norway, Finish Group Stages With Maximum Points
France finished on top of their group after defeating Norway 4-1 with Ousmane Dembele leading the side to victory, as they progressed to the next round of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The two-time FIFA World Cup champions, France, were unbeaten in all group games and led Group I by nine points. They are guaranteed to play in the Round of 32, and likewise, Nprway, who followed in second with six points. The Norwegians are making their fourth FIFA World Cup appearance, hoping to surpass their 1998 best by reaching the Round of 16 for the first time. Dembele kicked off the first half with a hat-trick, scoring all three goals within 31 minutes. The Norwegians pulled one back after the French striker scored his second goal, as Thelo Aasgaard steered home a shot from inside the penalty area to beat Maignan to the top corner. Desire Doue sealed the victory with the fourth goal for France as they secured their place in the Round of 32. Despite the loss, Norway finished the group s...
