{"id":762349,"date":"2026-06-26T21:13:24","date_gmt":"2026-06-26T21:13:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/762349\/"},"modified":"2026-06-26T21:13:24","modified_gmt":"2026-06-26T21:13:24","slug":"world-cup-live-ousmane-dembele-hat-trick-norway-vs-france-senegal-vs-iraq-cabo-verde-vs-saudi-arabia-uruguay-vs-spain","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/762349\/","title":{"rendered":"World Cup live: Ousmane Dembele hat-trick Norway vs France, Senegal vs Iraq, Cabo Verde vs Saudi Arabia, Uruguay vs Spain"},"content":{"rendered":"

Top spot in Group I goes on the line as France and Norway lock horns, though we have to wait for superstars Erling Haaland and Kylian Mbapp\u00e9 to clash. Follow live.<\/p>\n

Both Senegal and Iraq will be looking to play themselves into contention for third-placed progression in their simultaneous match in Toronto. Then, Uruguay and Spain headline the Group H finale, with Cabo Verde and Saudi Arabia also facing off.<\/p>\n

And Australia will discover its Round of 32 opponent when Group G draws to a close with Egypt vs Iran and New Zealand vs Belgium.<\/p>\n

Check out the full World Cup schedule here<\/a> in Australian timesABC Sport podcast: Check out the latest episode here<\/a>Sat 27 Jun 2026 at 5:00am<\/p>\n

Sat 27 Jun 2026 at 5:00am<\/p>\n

UpdateSat 27 Jun 2026 at 7:05am<\/p>\n

Sat 27 Jun 2026 at 7:05am<\/p>\n

FT: Senegal thrashes 10-man Iraq 5-0\"\"(Getty Images)<\/p>\n

Senegal boosted their chances of reaching the knockout phase of the World Cup with a thumping 5-0 win over Iraq.<\/p>\n

The African nation scored early through Abdoulaye Seck’s header.<\/p>\n

Iraq went down to 10 men when Rebin Sulaka saw red for denying Sadio Mane a goalscoring opportunity.<\/p>\n

Ismaila Sarr made it 2-0 just after the break before substitute Pape Gueye scored twice with two powerful finishes.<\/p>\n

Iliman Ndiaye scored the fifth late on with another fine effort.<\/p>\n

Senegal must now wait to see if they have done enough to qualify as one of the best third-placed teams.<\/p>\n

Sat 27 Jun 2026 at 7:00am<\/p>\n

Sat 27 Jun 2026 at 7:00am<\/p>\n

FT: Dembele scores hat-trick as France beats Norway 4-1\"\"(Getty Images)<\/p>\n

Ballon d’Or winner Ousmane Dembele scored a first-half hat-trick as France beat Norway 4-1 to top Group I.<\/p>\n

Kylian Mbappe hit the bar after only 25 seconds as France raced out of the blocks.<\/p>\n

Dembele fired France in front on seven minutes with a fine finish.<\/p>\n

His second on 20 minutes came with a cool shot.<\/p>\n

Norway pulled a goal back straight away, Thelo Aasgaard\u00a0 scoring with a deflected effort.<\/p>\n

Dembele completed his treble on 32 minutes with a curling shot into the corner.<\/p>\n

J\u00f8rgen Strand Larsen missed a penalty in the second half as Norway attempted to get back into the game.<\/p>\n

D\u00e9sir\u00e9 Dou\u00e9 grabbed a fourth in stoppage time with a header.<\/p>\n

Norway qualified for the knockout phase in second place.<\/p>\n

Sat 27 Jun 2026 at 6:58am<\/p>\n

Sat 27 Jun 2026 at 6:58am<\/p>\n

90+3′ France makes it 4-1 against Norway<\/p>\n

Bradley Barcola’s cross from the left is met by a fine, cushioned, guided header fromD\u00e9sir\u00e9 Dou\u00e9.<\/p>\n

It’s been a quiet second half from France, but they finish the game in style.<\/p>\n

Sat 27 Jun 2026 at 6:51am<\/p>\n

Sat 27 Jun 2026 at 6:51am<\/p>\n

82′ 5-0 to Senegal as Iraq crumbles\"\"(Getty Images)<\/p>\n

Iliman Ndiaye with another cracking goal.<\/p>\n

Ndiaye fires into the top corner.<\/p>\n

Good goal from the Everton winger.<\/p>\n

Senegal really punishing 10-man Iraq.<\/p>\n

Sat 27 Jun 2026 at 6:48am<\/p>\n

Sat 27 Jun 2026 at 6:48am<\/p>\n

More subs on for Norway, but no Haaland<\/p>\n

Looks like Norway is keeping Erling Haaland on the bench so he’s fresh for the next game.<\/p>\n

It’s a shame but makes sense.<\/p>\n

Sat 27 Jun 2026 at 6:43am<\/p>\n

Sat 27 Jun 2026 at 6:43am<\/p>\n

Ro! Ro!\"Amanda<\/p>\n

And the viral Viking row has made a belated appearance in Boston. It was going around pre-match but hadn’t quite gathered steam during this game so far.<\/p>\n

A stirring rendition from the Norwegian fans who are still in full voice, despite the scoreline.<\/p>\n

And the crowd number is in, and it’s another full house in Boston with 64,146 fans.<\/p>\n

Sat 27 Jun 2026 at 6:40am<\/p>\n

Sat 27 Jun 2026 at 6:40am<\/p>\n

71′ Senegal makes it 4-0 against Iraq\"\"(Getty Images)<\/p>\n

We’ve had some cracking goals this morning.<\/p>\n

And it’s another from sub Pape Gueye.<\/p>\n

He\u00a0absolutely whacks it into the top corner.<\/p>\n

Senegal having fun here.<\/p>\n

Wracking up the goal difference.<\/p>\n

Sat 27 Jun 2026 at 6:37am<\/p>\n

Sat 27 Jun 2026 at 6:37am<\/p>\n

Goals boost for Senegal<\/p>\n

Remember, every goal Senegal scores will help them in their bid to qualify as one of the best third-placed teams.<\/p>\n

Will they go all-out attack against the 10 men?<\/p>\n

Sat 27 Jun 2026 at 6:33am<\/p>\n

Sat 27 Jun 2026 at 6:33am<\/p>\n

65′ Subs on for France<\/p>\n

Good news for Norway – Dembele and Olise are off.<\/p>\n

The bad\u00a0 news? Rayan Cherki and Bradley Barcola are on<\/p>\n

Sat 27 Jun 2026 at 6:27am<\/p>\n

Sat 27 Jun 2026 at 6:27am<\/p>\n

59′ Senegal sub scores screamer with first touch\"\"(Getty Images)<\/p>\n

It’s getting ugly for Iraq.<\/p>\n

But what a goal that is by Pape Gueye.<\/p>\n

He’s only just come on as a sub!<\/p>\n

Gueye fires it into the top corner.<\/p>\n

That was his first touch!<\/p>\n

Sat 27 Jun 2026 at 6:24am<\/p>\n

Sat 27 Jun 2026 at 6:24am<\/p>\n

56′ Senegal makes it 2-0 against Iraq\"\"(Getty Images)<\/p>\n

Ismaila Sarr extends Senegal’s lead against 10-man Iraq.<\/p>\n

A gift from Iraq.<\/p>\n

Zidane Iqbal gives away the ball to Lamine Camara.<\/p>\n

He squares it for Sarr and there’s no way he’s missing from there.<\/p>\n

Sat 27 Jun 2026 at 6:21am<\/p>\n

Sat 27 Jun 2026 at 6:21am<\/p>\n

56′ Mbappe goes close<\/p>\n

Mbappe almost on the scoresheet.<\/p>\n

A shot from the edge of the area just clears the bar.<\/p>\n

Sat 27 Jun 2026 at 6:14am<\/p>\n

Sat 27 Jun 2026 at 6:14am<\/p>\n

49′ Penalty saved!<\/p>\n

It’s saved by Mike Maignan!<\/p>\n

Strand Larsen’s penalty was pretty poor.<\/p>\n

Too close to the keeper and not hard enough.<\/p>\n

Haaland must be fuming<\/p>\n

Sat 27 Jun 2026 at 6:13am<\/p>\n

Sat 27 Jun 2026 at 6:13am<\/p>\n

48′ Penalty for Norway!<\/p>\n

Oscar Bobb twists and turns and is brought down by Theo Hernandez.<\/p>\n

With Erling Haaland on the bench, Crystal Palace’s Jorgen Strand Larsen to take it.<\/p>\n

Sat 27 Jun 2026 at 6:09am<\/p>\n

Sat 27 Jun 2026 at 6:09am<\/p>\n

France vs Norway second half kicks off<\/p>\n

Iraq vs Senegal also underway.<\/p>\n

Sat 27 Jun 2026 at 6:04am<\/p>\n

Sat 27 Jun 2026 at 6:04am<\/p>\n

Popovic hits back over selections<\/p>\n

The first question Tony Popovic received in the post-match press conference following his side’s nil-all draw with Paraguay was about his selections.<\/p>\n

He made a record six changes from the side that lost to the USA, with some forced through injury, and others tactical.<\/p>\n

The decision to play Cristian Volpato and Nestory Irankunda was warmly received, while Jordy Bos’s deployment on the right of defence was successful.<\/p>\n

Popovic did not entertain discussion about his selections.<\/p>\n

“I know that the big debate for you guys [the media] is why is someone selected every week, but I think if you look back on where we started. Over 70 players have played since we’ve been here for the Socceroos,” he said.<\/p>\n

Read Tom Wildie’s full story.<\/p>\n

Sat 27 Jun 2026 at 5:57am<\/p>\n

Sat 27 Jun 2026 at 5:57am<\/p>\n

HT: Senegal leading 10-man Iraq 1-0<\/p>\n

Senegal goes into the break 1-0 up, but they will need more in the second half.<\/p>\n

Goal difference will be critical in the race for qualification by the third-placed teams.<\/p>\n

Senegal currently in the top 8 but they will need more goals to stay there.<\/p>\n

Sat 27 Jun 2026 at 5:52am<\/p>\n

Sat 27 Jun 2026 at 5:52am<\/p>\n

HT: France leading Norway 3-1 in thriller<\/p>\n

What an entertaining first half that was.<\/p>\n

Ousmane Dembele with a stunning hat-trick.<\/p>\n

The French attack really is frightening.<\/p>\n

Norway has played well, but they have no answer to France’s attackers.<\/p>\n

Will we see Haaland in the second half?<\/p>\n

Sat 27 Jun 2026 at 5:49am<\/p>\n

Sat 27 Jun 2026 at 5:49am<\/p>\n

Nine minutes of stoppage time<\/p>\n

Plenty of stoppage time in the Iraq vs Senegal game after an injury to the Iraq keeper.<\/p>\n

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