France thrash Norway with three special goals by Dembele
France thrash Norway with three special goals by Dembele. Are they going to win the World Cup?
Saturday, June 27, 2026
France thrash Norway with three special goals by Dembele — Saturday, June 27, 2026
France 4-1 Norway with Dembélé hat trick; Senegal 5-0 Iraq; World Cup 2026 sets goal-scoring record; Pochettino defends USMNT after Türkiye loss. Ecuador stunned Germany 2-1 to reach the World Cup knockout stages, while Sweden, Australia, Paraguay, Ivory Coast and Türkiye all booked or strengthened their places in the next round with late drama and key results.
Biggest developments
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Bullish takes
- Ecuador's shock win over Germany boosts their knockout‑stage momentum and confidence heading into the next round.
- Sweden's late equalizer against Japan secures progression and keeps their World Cup campaign alive despite earlier struggles.
- Ivory Coast's 2-0 win over Curaçao marks their first-ever World Cup knockout‑round qualification, a major milestone for the team.
Critical takes
- The United States' 3-2 loss to Türkiye on a 98th‑minute winner exposes defensive fragility despite already having secured progression.
- Australia's 0-0 draw with Paraguay, while enough to advance, highlights a lack of cutting edge in the final third.
- Germany's defeat to Ecuador raises questions about Julian Nagelsmann's tactics and squad selection after failing to control the game.
Why this matters
Group stage conclusions and knockout paths taking shape with record scoring and standout performances.