Doha: France completed the World Cup group stage with a 100 percent record after beating Norway 4-1 in their final Group Nine match. Ousmane Dembele scored a first-half hat-trick before Desire Doue added a fourth in stoppage time, while Thelo Aasgaard scored Norway's only goal. According to Qatar News Agency, the victory leaves France top of the group with nine points from three matches, while Norway finish second on six points despite suffering their first defeat of the tournament. Two-time world champions France had already secured wins over Senegal and Iraq in their opening two matches.
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