Dembele enters the history books

Dembele has cemented his place among the greats of French football, becoming only the fourth French player to score a World Cup hat-trick. He joins an elite list that includes Edmond Konen (1934), Just Fontaine — who accomplished the feat twice in 1958 — and Kylian Mbappé, who achieved it in the 2022 World Cup final.

The milestone proved even more significant, as his third goal against Norway marked the 2,900th goal scored in World Cup history — a tournament record dating back to its 1930 inception.

On a personal level, this performance brings Dembele’s World Cup tally to four goals, all scored in the 2026 tournament. This marks a dramatic turnaround for the forward, who failed to find the net in his previous appearances at the 2018 and 2022 World Cups. After a goal against Senegal, his historic hat-trick against Norway has cemented his breakout tournament.

With these achievements, Dembele has emerged as one of the standout stars of the 2026 World Cup. His ability to combine individual record-breaking with exceptional consistency has made him a vital asset for the French national team as they continue their pursuit of the world title.

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