Ousmane Dembélé etched his name into the history books at the 2026 FIFA World Cup after scoring the fastest hat-trick ever by a French player in World Cup history. Remarkably, just four days ago, Dembélé had never scored a single goal for Les Bleus in a major international tournament.
Dembélé starred in France's emphatic 4-1 victory over Norway at Boston, Massachusetts, a result that officially secured Les Bleus a place in the Round of 32. The win further highlighted the strength of France's attack, which has been among the tournament's most impressive during the group stage.
During the group stage, Kylian Mbappé has led the way with four goals and two assists, while Dembélé has now matched him with four goals and one assist. Michael Olise has also been instrumental, contributing three assists and showcasing the depth and creativity of France's attacking lineup.
Elsewhere in Group I, Senegal made history by defeating Iraq 5-0, becoming the first African nation to score five goals in a single FIFA World Cup match. The commanding victory has boosted the Teranga Lions' hopes of advancing to the knockout stage as one of the tournament's best third-placed teams.
With these results, France have officially qualified for the Round of 32, while Senegal must now await the outcome of other groups to learn their fate. The 2026 FIFA World Cup continues to deliver thrilling performances, historic milestones, and fierce competition from nations across the globe.
