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Dembélé hat-trick drives France as Cape Verde make World Cup history

France maintained their perfect World Cup record with a 4-1 win over Norway thanks to an Ousmane Dembélé hat-trick, while Cape Verde reached the knockouts at their first tournament.

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Dembélé hat-trick secures top spot for France as Norway rotate heavily

發佈留言 / NEWS / Ochieng Victor

Ousmane Dembélé scored a first-half hat-trick as France defeated a much-changed Norway 4-1 in Boston to win World Cup Group I. The victory books Les Bleus a last-32 tie in New Jersey while Norway must regroup before facing Côte d’Ivoire.

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Scotland cling to 0.07% World Cup survival chance as group stage concludes

發佈留言 / NEWS / Omondi Akinyi

Scotland’s World Cup hopes rest on Ghana beating Croatia by three goals plus favourable results in Groups J, K and I to sustain their 0.07% survival probability.

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Riise favours Haaland over Mbappé as France-Norway decider approaches

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Former Norway defender John Arne Riise says he would rather build his team around Erling Haaland than Kylian Mbappé, though he rates France as World Cup favourites ahead of their group showdown.

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France and Norway contest Group I summit as Senegal and Iraq fight for survival

發佈留言 / NEWS / Maina Felix

The final matchday of World Cup Group I kicks off today with simultaneous fixtures deciding the group winner and which of Senegal or Iraq advances to the knockout stage as a best third-place team.

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Haaland breaks records as Norway target World Cup progress

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Erling Haaland leads Norway’s attack as the nation’s record goalscorer, supported by creative winger Antonio Nusa and Fulham midfielder Sander Berge.

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Norway’s World Cup squad blends veteran keepers with fearless defence ahead of France clash

發佈留言 / NEWS / Wanjala Dennis

Norway will rely on a contested goalkeeping position and battle-tested defenders including Julian Ryerson when they face France in the 2026 FIFA World Cup group stage.

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Norway Return to World Cup with Evolved Tactics and Haaland Leading the Line

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Norway face France, Iraq and Senegal in their first World Cup since 1998, combining improved defensive quality with the attacking threat of Erling Haaland and Martin Ødegaard.

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Saliba rested for France vs Norway as Lacroix steps in

發佈留言 / NEWS / Omondi Akinyi

William Saliba will miss France’s final World Cup group game against Norway through rotation. Crystal Palace defender Maxence Lacroix is set to replace the Arsenal centre-back.

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Haaland Benched as Norway Face France in Group I Decider

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Erling Haaland has been named among the substitutes as Norway rotate their lineup for the Group I decider against France, while Kylian Mbappé starts for Les Bleus who require only a draw to top the group.