France delivered a comfortable 4-1 win over Norway in Boston, with Ousmane Dembele stealing the show on a memorable night by scoring a first-half hat-trick.

The French side took control early and never really let the match slip from their hands. Dembele opened the scoring in the seventh minute, giving France the perfect start and setting the tone for a dominant attacking display. Norway briefly gave themselves hope when Thelo Aasgaard equalised in the 21st minute, but the response from France was immediate and ruthless.

Dembele restored France’s lead just one minute earlier in the first half scoring sequence and then struck again in the 32nd minute to complete his hat-trick, capping a brilliant individual performance before the break. His movement, sharp finishing, and constant threat in the final third caused Norway problems throughout the night.

With a 3-1 advantage at half-time, France were able to manage the second half with greater control. Norway tried to stay competitive and made several changes in search of a way back into the game, but France looked composed and dangerous whenever they moved forward. Even as the tempo dropped after the break, the French side remained in command and showed the kind of balance and maturity expected from one of the tournament’s strongest teams.

France made a number of substitutions in the second half, with Bradley Barcola, Rayan Cherki, Ibrahima Konate, Malo Gusto, Jean-Philippe Mateta, and Kylian Mbappe all coming into the game as they managed the closing stages with confidence. Their depth allowed them to keep the level high while protecting their lead.

The final goal arrived deep into stoppage time when Desire Doue found the net in the 90+4th minute, putting the finishing touch on an impressive 4-1 victory. It was a fitting end to a strong night for France, who combined attacking quality with control and efficiency.

For Norway, there were a few positive moments, especially after Aasgaard’s goal brought them level for a short period, but they struggled to contain France’s quality in the final third. Once Dembele found his rhythm, Norway were left chasing the game for long stretches and could not recover.

France will leave Boston encouraged by both the result and the manner of the performance. On a night defined by Dembele’s hat-trick, they looked sharp, dangerous, and fully deserving of the win.