The French national team had a resounding start to the World Cup, courtesy of Ousmane Dembele's outstanding performance against Norway. The Paris Saint-Germain star scored two superb solo goals as part of a first-half hat-trick, leaving everyone in awe of his skills.
Dembele's impressive show of goal-scoring prowess is further evidence of his exceptional talent, and he must be considered a strong contender for a second consecutive Ballon d'Or award. His impressive tally of 20 goals in 40 games for PSG in the 2025/26 season has already made a strong case for him being named the best player in the world.
The 29-year-old forward has proven himself to be a key player for the French national team, and his performance against Norway is a testament to his ability to rise to the occasion under pressure. With this World Cup likely to boost his credentials even further, it's difficult to see who can stop Les Bleus from being crowned world champions, or indeed who can prevent Dembele from being named the best player in the world again.
Dembele's first goal was a masterclass in skill and technique, as he zig-zagged his way through the Norway defence before finishing with a clinical strike with his right foot in the 6th minute. He then showed off his two-footed abilities with a sublime long-range strike with his left foot, doubling France's lead.
The final blow came when Dembele completed the hat-trick inside just 32 minutes, leaving the Norway team struggling to keep up with his pace and skill. Despite Norway pulling one back to make the game interesting again, the quality of Dembele's performance was evident, and it's clear that he is a game-changer on the biggest stage.
Even if the Ligue 1 competition is not particularly fierce for PSG, Dembele has consistently shown his ability to perform under pressure, scoring eight goals in 13 games for his club in the Champions League this season, including in the final victory over Arsenal. It's clear that he is a player who can make a difference in the biggest games, and his performance against Norway is a testament to his exceptional talent.
