7.27amMatch report: France v NorwayBy France forward Ousmane Dembele scored a first-half hat trick, including one off a pass from Kylian Mbappe, to help his team beat Norway 4-1 at the World Cup on Friday.Dembele’s goals came in the 7th, 20th, and 32nd minutes. It was the first first-half hat trick at the World Cup since Russia forward Oleg Salenko scored three of his five goals in the opening 45 minutes against Cameroon at the 1994 tournament, also in the US.Desire Doue scored France’s final goal in second-half injury time.France’s Ousmane Dembele reminds himself of his personal tally against Norway.AP Photo/Martin MeissnerDembele, who has now scored four goals at this year’s World Cup, left the game in the 65th minute.7.08amFull-time in TorontoBy Paul ZalunardoSenegal fans wanted that to last forever, while Iraqi fans were relieved to hear that final whistle.It’s all over in Toronto, and Senegal have recorded a 5-0 win in a one-sided match. As soon as Iraq went down to 10 players, an already difficult job became a near-impossible task.Senegal are well in the running to make it through to the round of 32 as one of the best third-placed teams.Full-time: Senegal 5 -0 IraqSadio Mane shoots on goal during his side’s win over Iraq.Getty Images7.00amFrance get another goal in the final minutesBy Frances HoweFrance aren’t finished yet. There are five minutes of additional time at the end of this match and in the fourth, Desire Doue gets another goal for France. Desire Doue celebrates after scoring his side’s fourth goal.AP Photo/Charles KrupaHe receives the ball after a cross from Bradley Barcola and then heads it into the bottom-right corner of the box. The match will end with that scoreline, a 4-1 win over Norway to close out a brilliant group stage for a team who are what many consider to be tournament favourites. France 4-1 Norway, full-time6.54amSenegal are putting on a showBy That’s five goals now for Senegal, and the fifth was every bit as good as the previous two from Papa Gueye.This time it was Iliman Ndiaye with a powerful strike that left Iraq’s substitute keeper Jalal Hassan clutching at thin air.The last three goals from Senegal have been as good a trio as you’d ever hope to see. Iraqi fans might not like this highlight reel, but everyone else will.Senegal 5-0 Iraq, 84 minutesIliman Ndiaye after scoring against Iraq.Getty Images6.45amPapa Gueye at it againBy Paul ZalunardoThat’s two stunning goals in 12 minutes from Senegal substitute Papa Gueye. After finding himself unmarked at the top of the penalty box, he blasted the ball home with a shot that no keeper in the world would have saved.Pure entertainment aside, what those goals have done is drastically boost Senegal’s standing on the table of teams battling to reach the round of 32 as one of the eight best third-placed teams. Senegal now have a goal difference of +1. That could well be enough.Senegal 4-0 Iraq, 75 minutesIt’s proving a tough day for Graham Arnold and Iraq.Getty Images6.31amSenegal lead 3-0 after two quick goalsBy After a horrible mix-up at the back from the Iraqi defence, Ismaila Sarr was presented with a relatively simple tap-in to give his side a second goal.Then, within three minutes or so of play resuming, substitute Pape Gueye produced a stunning strike with his first touch to make the lead 3-0. You’ll see that goal replayed numerous times in the coming days.Gueye had been on the field for a total of 89 seconds before he produced a piece of magic.If Iraq don’t regain their composure, this could quickly get further out of hand.Senegal 3-0 Iraq, 59 minutesPapa Gueye produces his moment of magic for Senegal in Toronto.Getty Images6.19amNorway win a penalty kick but Maignan makes the saveBy Frances HoweThings are looking up for Norway already when they win a penalty just three minutes after the match restarts for the second half.It’s conceded by Theo Hernandez who leaves his leg out in front of Oscar Bobb without making contact with the ball and trips Bobb in the process.Jorgen Strand Larsen takes the penalty.Getty ImagesWithout Haaland or Martin Odegaard, the penalty is taken by Jorgen Strand Larsen. He lines up, makes a slow run and hits the ball with his right foot aiming for the bottom-right corner of the goal, but it’s saved by Mike Maignan who pushes it away!That looked too easy for Maignan and France are making Norway look like small fry.France 3-1 Norway, 50 minutesMike Maignan saves it.AP Photo/Mark Stockwell6.12amSecond halves under wayBy Frances HoweBoth matches have returned after the half-time break. Senegal are looking to score more goals against just 10 Iraq men to improve their chance of qualifying as a best third-placed team, while Norway may try to get some back against France.If you’re up this early, let us know which match you’re watching:5.58amHalf-time in TorontoBy Paul ZalunardoIt doesn’t make a lot of sense, but Iraq have looked a bit better since they went down to 10 players. Yes, Senegal still have the upper hand, but the flow of goals that looked likely after the first 15 minutes of this contest hasn’t materialised.It looks as though Iraq could play the role of spoiler during the second 45 minutes of this contest. Senegal need more goals to boost their chances of making it to the round of 32. Conceding a goal would be problematic.Senegal 1-0 Iraq, half-timeIraq’s Zidane Iqbal and Senegal’s Lamine Camara battle for the ball in Toronto.AP Photo/Alexandra Antoniono5.57amHalf-time in France v NorwayBy Frances HoweThat’s it for the first half in France v Norway as a brilliant display of football from Dembele puts France up 3-1. Fans will hope some of Norway’s stars will come off the bench in the second half but neither side need to win this match as both will progress to the next round. France 3-1 Norway, half-timeFrance’s Ousmane Dembele, right, celebrates with Kylian Mbappe, center, and other teammates after scoring his side’s third goal.AP Photo/Martin Meissner1 of 3
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