Dembele scores hat-trick as France beat Norway 4-1 at World Cup 2026
France and Brazil advance to the World Cup round of 16 with dramatic victories
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📍 How it ended
France continued their World Cup run by facing Sweden, where Mbappé scored. The story quieted without a definitive conclusion in the coverage.
Epilogue added 13d ago, after coverage quieted.
The brief
France and Brazil have secured their spots in the World Cup round of 16. Brazil narrowly defeated Japan 2-1, with Gabriel Martinelli scoring the winning goal in injury time.
Coverage emphasizes the dramatic nature of both matches. Reports from Reuters, BBC News, and ESPN highlight Brazil's late comeback and Japan's improving performance.
Upcoming matches include the round of 16, where France and Brazil will face new opponents. Coverage does not yet specify which teams will challenge them.
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Quick answers
Who scored the winning goal for Brazil against Japan?
Gabriel Martinelli scored the winning goal for Brazil in injury time.
What was notable about Ousmane Dembélé's performance against Norway?
Ousmane Dembélé scored a hat-trick in the first half, marking the second-fastest hat-trick in World Cup history.
Which teams have advanced to the World Cup round of 16?
France and Brazil have advanced to the World Cup round of 16.
Coverage (30)
- France vs. Sweden free live stream: How to watch World Cup game online without cable Yahoo Sports · 16d ago
- France vs Sweden LIVE: Latest World Cup 2026 updates as Mbappé nets again as France flair continues ESPN · 16d ago
- LIVE: France vs Sweden Al Jazeera · 16d ago
- Ivory Coast vs. Norway live updates: World Cup 2026 score, news and highlights New York Post · 16d ago
- Gabriel Martinelli scores late in injury time to help Brazil beat Japan 2-1 at World Cup ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos · 17d ago
- Soccer - Brazil match shows Japan closing gap on top teams, coach Moriyasu says Reuters · 17d ago
- Celebrations Erupt After Brazil's Comeback Victory Over Japan Yahoo · 17d ago
- Brazil beats Japan, passing World Cup's ultimate 'mental test' USA Today · 17d ago
- World Cup: Brazil loss shows Japan closing gap on top teams, coach says The Detroit News · 17d ago
- 45 minutes from Brazil humiliation BBC · 17d ago
- Agony of defeat as World Cup Round of 32 ends for these teams USA Today · 17d ago
- Martinelli to the rescue as Brazil edge Japan 2-1 in last 32 Reuters · 17d ago
- Brazil avoid World Cup shock with late win vs. Japan to reach round of 16 ESPN · 17d ago
- Martinelli scores late as Brazil beat Japan 2-1, into World Cup last 16 Al Jazeera · 17d ago
- Dembélé hat-trick fires France past Norway to seal top spot in World Cup group The Guardian · 20d ago
- France's Ousmane Dembélé records second-fastest hat trick in World Cup history vs. Norway Yahoo Sports · 20d ago
- Forget the celebrities in the crowd, France are the entertainers of the 2026 World Cup Boston.com · 20d ago
- World Cup Roundup: Dembélé Does It By Himself; Spain Scrapes By Again FOX Sports · 20d ago
- France Supplies the Spectacle Against Norway at the World Cup The New Yorker · 20d ago
- It was supposed to be Mbappe vs. Haaland in a battle of superstars. It was half of that The New York Times · 20d ago
- ‘A unique moment’ The Arkansas Democrat-Gazette · 20d ago
- Ousmane Dembele Makes Surprising Admission After First-Half Hat-Trick for France Yahoo Sports · 20d ago
- Can Dembele retain Ballon d’Or at World Cup of stars? U.S. coach’s big offer: Day 16 recap The New York Times · 20d ago
- FIFA World Cup 2026 stats: Dembele first since Ronaldo, Mbappe joins Messi, Klose, Cape Verde make history ESPN · 20d ago
- France roasts Norway: Ousmane Dembélé steps into a starring role with fastest World Cup hat trick in 72 years CBS Sports · 20d ago
- Uruguay vs Spain LIVE: FIFA World Cup 2026 Al Jazeera · 20d ago
- Uruguay vs. Spain Live Updates, Score: Scoreless At The First Hydration Break FOX Sports · 20d ago
- Bielsa says Uruguay face Spain 'final' with Lamine threat looming Reuters · 20d ago
- Spain vs. Uruguay odds, predictions: 2026 World Cup picks from proven soccer expert SportsLine · 20d ago
- Uruguay v Spain: World Cup 2026 The Guardian · 20d ago
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