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France forward Ousmane Dembélé scores a first-half World Cup hat trick in 4-1 win over Norway
By Kyle Hightower, Associated Press at KPRC 2 Houston / Click2Houston (NBC)
· June 26, 2026
· 4 min read
Not so fast, Lionel Messi and Kylian Mbappé. Ousmane Dembélé has just entered the Golden Boot race.Dembélé scored a first-half hat trick, including one off a feed from Mbappé, to help France beat Norway 4-1 at the World Cup on Friday.Dembélé's goals came in the seventh, 20th and 32nd minutes. It ...
Key takeaway Dembélé scored a first-half hat trick, including one off a feed from Mbappé, to help France beat Norway 4-1 at the World Cup on Friday.
Why this matters in Magnolia News
For Magnolia residents and Houston area soccer fans, Ousmane Dembélé's impressive hat trick in the World Cup is a thrilling development, especially given the city's strong interest in international sports. As the World Cup progresses, local bars and restaurants in Magnolia and surrounding areas are likely to draw large crowds of fans gathering to watch the matches, providing a boost to the local economy. The performance of top players like Dembélé and Kylian Mbappé will be closely watched, and their success may inspire young soccer players in Magnolia's own recreational leagues. With France's advancement to the knockout round, fans in the area can look forward to more exciting matches, potentially drawing larger crowds to local viewing parties and generating more buzz around the tournament. As the World Cup continues, it will be interesting to see how the community in Magnolia comes together to support their favorite teams and players.
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Category: local ·
Published: June 26, 2026 ·
Source: KPRC 2 Houston / Click2Houston (NBC) ·
Reading time: 4 min
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What is this story about? Not so fast, Lionel Messi and Kylian Mbappé. Ousmane Dembélé has just entered the Golden Boot race.Dembélé scored a first-half hat trick, including one off a feed from Mbappé, to help France beat Norway 4-1 at the World Cup on Friday.Dembélé's goals came in the seventh, 20th and 32nd minutes. It ...
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