Ousmane Dembele Makes World Cup History with Hat Trick Against Norway

Ousmane Dembele made headlines by scoring a remarkable hat trick in the 2026 FIFA World Cup match against Norway. His performance not only helped France secure a victory but also set a record for the fastest hat trick in the last 70 years. This achievement places him among the elite players in World Cup history, making it a moment to remember for football fans worldwide. Discover more about Dembele's incredible feat and its significance in the tournament.

By Narendra Chaudhary Jun 27, 2026, 02:41 IST

Dembele's Historic Performance at the 2026 FIFA World Cup

Ousmane Dembele etched his name in the record books by scoring a hat trick during the 2026 FIFA World Cup match between France and Norway, held at the Boston Stadium in Foxborough, Massachusetts, on June 26. The Ballon d'Or recipient netted three goals within the first 32 minutes, showcasing his exceptional form after playing a pivotal role in Paris Saint-Germain's consecutive UEFA Champions League triumphs.

Dembele opened his World Cup account in France's second match against Iraq and carried that momentum forward with three remarkable goals at the 7th, 20th, and 32nd minutes. Kylian Mbappé assisted on the first two goals, while Aurélien Tchouaméni provided the setup for the third.

Dembele's Hat Trick: A Record-Breaking Feat

The hat trick scored by Dembele is the second-fastest in World Cup history, taking just 32 minutes, and the quickest in the last 70 years. The only faster hat trick was by Erich Probst of Austria, who scored three times in 24 minutes against Czechoslovakia in 1954. This achievement marks only the sixth first-half hat trick in World Cup history and the first since 1994.

Fastest Hat Tricks in FIFA World Cup History

Player	Minute	Team	Opponent	Year
Erich Probst	24	Austria	Czechoslovakia	1954
Ousmane Dembele	32	France	Norway	2026
Gary Linekar	35	England	Poland	1986
Gerd Muller	38	West Germany	Bulgaria	1970
Hans Wetterstrom	44	Sweden	Cuba	1938
Oleg Salenko	45	Russia	Cameroon	1994

Dembele becomes only the third French player to achieve a hat trick in World Cup history, joining the ranks of Just Fontaine (who did it twice in 1958) and Kylian Mbappé (in the 2022 final against Argentina). Additionally, he is the fourth reigning Ballon d'Or winner to score a hat trick in the World Cup, following in the footsteps of Eusebio, Rummenigge, and Cristiano Ronaldo.