Dembélé shines as France advances, eliminating Norway

Ousmane Dembélé scored a hat-trick in France's victory over Norway, securing their place in the next round of the World Cup and sending their rivals home.
Ousmane Dembélé was the standout player of the match. He scored three goals and received a perfect rating of 10. His dazzling performance led France to a resounding victory.
The three goals came at crucial moments: 7', 20', and 32'. Each goal showcased his ability to make runs and finish with precision.
France imposed their game from the outset. With 57% possession and 18 shots, they dominated the match in all aspects.
The 4-2-3-1 setup allowed Dembélé and Kylian Mbappé to create constant opportunities, while Norway struggled to contain the onslaught.
Norway, in their first encounter against France, found themselves quickly overwhelmed. Despite their goal in the 21st minute, their ability to respond was lacking.
With only 1 goal and 4 shots on target, the team failed to trouble a well-organized French defense.
France was more effective than their numbers suggested. They scored 4 goals with an xG of 1.31, highlighting their ability to convert at critical moments.
Norway, on the other hand, had an xG of 1.69 but failed to capitalize on their opportunities, notably missing a penalty in the 50th minute.
With this victory, France finishes the group stage with 9 points, securing their place in the next round.
Norway, despite their efforts, is eliminated with 6 points, highlighting the tough competition in Group I.
