Ousmane Dembélé says hat trick wasn't best 2026 World Cup performance
French forward Ousmane Dembélé scored a hat-trick in a 4-1 victory over Norway at the 2026 World Cup. Despite the feat, Dembélé stated he felt his performance in the opening match against Senegal was superior in terms of influence and concentration.
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Hear this story FOXBOROUGH, MA – Ousmane Dembélé powered France to a 4-1 victory over Norway on Friday, June 26 by notching a hat trick in the match's first 32 minutes.
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