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By Outlook Sports Desk

Norway Vs France Match Gallery, FIFA World Cup 2026: 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 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 World Cup in the United States. See the best photos from the NOR vs FRA football match here:

AP/Martin Meissner : Frances Ousmane Dembele celebrates after scoring his sides third goal during the World Cup Group I soccer match

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As India's tour of Ireland 2026 kicks off with the first T20I in Belfast, a wave of palpable excitement has gripped the cricket world. Ticket demand has reached a fever pitch, and fans have travelled from major European hubs like Paris to witness history—everyone is eager to see the potential senior international debut of 15-year-old prodigy Vaibhav Sooryavanshi

X/BCCI : Vaibhav Sooryavanshi debut anticipation is leading to fans vying for tickets for the 1st T20I between India and Ireland in Belfast on June 26.

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Belgium produced their best performance of the FIFA World Cup 2026 to thrash New Zealand 5-1 at BC Place in Vancouver and storm into the Round of 32 as Group G winners. After two frustrating draws in their opening matches, the Red Devils finally found their rhythm, with Leandro Trossard scoring twice before Kevin De Bruyne capped a masterful display with a superb goal. Romelu Lukaku came off the bench to become Belgium's all-time leading World Cup scorer with his sixth tournament goal, while Alexis Saelemaekers added a stoppage-time fifth. Elijah Just grabbed a late consolation for New Zealand, whose campaign ended with just one point from three matches. Belgium finished level on points with Egypt but topped the group on goal difference.

| Photo: Darryl Dyck/The Canadian Press via AP : Belgium celebrates the win over New Zealand after their World Cup Group G soccer match in Vancouver, British Columbia.

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Argentina at FIFA World Cup 2026: Managing Lionel Messi's minutes, to ensure the talismanic captain remains fully fit for the gruelling knockout stages ahead, is the top priority for the Argentine management. For the Group J finale against Jordan, head coach Lionel Scaloni confirmed the newly crowned all-time World Cup goal scorer will likely play as a substitute if the defending champions need an offensive spark

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Argentina at FIFA World Cup 2026: Managing Lionel Messi's minutes, to ensure the talismanic captain remains fully fit for the gruelling knockout stages ahead, is the top priority for the Argentine management. For the Group J finale against Jordan, head coach Lionel Scaloni confirmed the newly crowned all-time World Cup goal scorer will likely play as a substitute if the defending champions need an offensive spark

AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez : Argentina head coach Lionel Scaloni responds to a question during a news conference in Arlington, Texas, Friday, June 26, 2026, ahead of his teams World Cup Group J soccer match against Jordan.

Cape Verde at FIFA World Cup 2026: Meet Bubista, the visionary manager leading the ultimate David vs Goliath story as Cape Verde prepares to fight Lionel Messi’s Argentina in the Round of 32. Check his profile, and read his top statements from a dream World Cup campaign

AP Photo/Erik S. Lesser : Cabo Verde head coach Bubista gives instructions during the World Cup Group H soccer match between Spain and Cape Verde in Atlanta, Monday, June 15, 2026.

Cape Verde have shattered football history by qualifying for the Round of 32 at the FIFA World Cup 2026, setting up an unimaginable knockout clash against Lionel Messi and defending champions Argentina. Entering the tournament as massive underdogs ranked 67th in the world, the Blue Sharks captured global hearts by surviving a brutal Group H completely undefeated, drawing with football royalty like Spain and Uruguay. Here, we have five big questions answered on the ultimate Cinderella story of modern football

AP Photo/David J. Phillip : Cape Verde players celebrate their 0-0 draw with Saudi Arabia after the World Cup Group H soccer match in Houston, Friday, June 26, 2026

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