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France forward Ousmane Dembélé scores a first-half World Cup hat trick in 4-1 win over Norway
By Kyle Hightower, Associated Press at KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate)
· June 26, 2026
· 4 min read
Not so fast, Lionel Messi and Kylian Mbappé. Ousmane Dembélé has just entered the Golden Boot race.Dembélé scored a first-half hat trick, including one off a feed from Mbappé, to help France beat Norway 4-1 at the World Cup on Friday.Dembélé's goals came in the seventh, 20th and 32nd minutes. It ...
Key takeaway Dembélé scored a first-half hat trick, including one off a feed from Mbappé, to help France beat Norway 4-1 at the World Cup on Friday.
Why this matters in The San Antonio
San Antonio soccer fans are likely abuzz with the news of Ousmane Dembélé's impressive hat trick in France's 4-1 win over Norway. As the World Cup continues to captivate audiences worldwide, local enthusiasts are no doubt eager to see how France will perform in the knockout round. With Dembélé's four goals in the tournament so far, he's certainly a player to watch. San Antonio's own soccer community, which has been growing in recent years, may be inspired by Dembélé's achievement, and local teams may be paying close attention to his strategy and skill on the field. As the city's residents gather to watch the World Cup, they'll be discussing the implications of France's strong performance and how it might impact the rest of the tournament. With France already securing its place in the knockout round, San Antonio fans will be eagerly anticipating their next match.
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Category: local ·
Published: June 26, 2026 ·
Source: KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate) ·
Reading time: 4 min
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What is this story about? Not so fast, Lionel Messi and Kylian Mbappé. Ousmane Dembélé has just entered the Golden Boot race.Dembélé scored a first-half hat trick, including one off a feed from Mbappé, to help France beat Norway 4-1 at the World Cup on Friday.Dembélé's goals came in the seventh, 20th and 32nd minutes. It ...
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