Dembele Hat-Trick Powers France Past Norway 4-1
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- Ousmane Dembele netted a first-half hat-trick in France's 4-1 win over Norway, the headline performance in a result that pushed Les Bleus to the summit of Group I
- Norway played without star striker Erling Haaland and were soundly beaten 4-1, a defeat that left them second in Group I behind France
Why it matters: Finishing top of World Cup qualifying Group I secures France a more favorable seeding path, while Norway's loss without Haaland underscores how heavily their qualification hopes lean on their injured talisman returning.
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