LOS ANGELES: Ousmane Dembele scored a first-half hat-trick as France powered past Norway 4-1 to clinch top spot in World Cup Group I on Friday as Senegal kept their hopes of a last-32 spot alive with a thumping victory over Iraq. Paris Saint-Germain’s reigning Ballon D’Or winner Dembele scored in the 7th, 20th and 32nd minutes as France maintained their 100 percent start to the tournament with another dazzling attacking display.

France forward Ousmane Dembélé scored a first-half hat trick, including one off a feed from Kylian Mbappé, to give his team a 3-1 lead over Norway at the World Cup.

It’s the battle between two stars, Erling Haaland and Kylian Mbappe in France v Norway. Follow all the action.