France forward Ousmane Dembélé, aged 29, spearheaded Les Bleus to the top of Group I at the 2026 World Cup with a scintillating first-half hat-trick against Norway. His Paris Saint-Germain teammate, Désiré Doué, added a fourth goal deep into stoppage time to seal an emphatic victory for France. Speaking to M6 after the match, the Ballon d’Or winner maintained a composed tone, reminding that the crucial knockout rounds are just around the corner for the 2022 World Cup runners-up. “We must remain focused. It was an important match to secure first place in the group. We want to win every game, and what lies ahead is even more significant,” he said.
Dembélé also took a moment to commend his attacking partners, including Kylian Mbappé, who made his mark with two assists, continuing his strong presence on the World Cup stage. “It’s important — communication is key,” Dembélé remarked. “It’s much easier now; we understand each other far better. It’s a positive thing, and we have to keep building on that.” With such chemistry in attack, defenders across the tournament have every reason to be cautious.
— Reported by Bastien Cheval
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