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World Cup 2026 power rankings: France still kings but who has climbed 26 places?

From Algeria to Uzbekistan, we assess the standing of the 48 nations after the group stage of the tournament

The Guardian - US · Jun 28

FIFA World Cup 2026: Dembele-Mbappe make history as France complete first group-stage clean sweep since 1998

France achieved a historic feat by winning all three group stage matches in a major competition for the first time since 1998, powered by a sensational hat-trick from Ousmane Dembele and crucial assists from Kylian Mbappe. Their dominant 4-1 victory over Norway, despite the absence of Erling Haaland, signals a…

The Economic Times · Jun 27

World Cup 2026: How tactical tweak inspired France to run riot in statement win

Les Bleus’ stunning array of forward talent masks any lingering defensive worries as weakened Norway brushed aside

Evening Standard · Jun 27

Channing Tatum cheers on Norway dressed as footballer Erling Haaland

The 46-year-old sported a blond wig and Norway’s red and blue football kit during Friday’s World Cup fixture against at Boston Stadium.

Evening Standard · Jun 26

Sublime Ousmane Dembele hat-trick shows just why France are World Cup favourites

Norway 1-4 France: Les Bleus had too much for the much-changed Norway, with Miguel Delaney outlining how their scary depth justifies their status as favourites

The Independent UK · Jun 26

Why Norway’s gamble to rest Haaland and Odegaard can pay off at the World Cup

Stale Solbakken’s took a bold decision to rotate 10 of his starting XI and effectively give up top spot to France, but there is sound logic to his choice

The Independent UK · Jun 26

Why did Erling Haaland not play vs France? Is the Norway striker injured?

Erling Haaland is on the bench for Norway's top of the table clash against France

FourFourTwo · Jun 26

France Player Ratings vs. Norway: Dazzling Dembele Joins Golden Boot Race

Les Bleus put on a show in their group stage finale in Boston.

Sports Illustrated · Jun 26

Dembélé hat-trick fires France past Norway to seal top spot in World Cup group

Ousmane Dembélé scored a hat-trick inside the first 32 minutes for France in their 4-1 World Cup victory against Norway to seal top spot in Group I

The Guardian - UK · Jun 26

World Cup 2026: Dembélé scores sensational hat-trick as France beat Norway to top Group I

Ballon d'Or winner Ousmane Dembélé scored a magnificent first-half hat-trick, his first with Les Bleus, as France beat a second-string Norway 4-1 on Friday to seal the top spot in Group I. Star striker Erling Haaland was one of several players rested by the Norway coach ahead of the World…

France 24 · Jun 26