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Ousmane Dembélé, the reigning Ballon d’Or winner, scored a historic first-half hat trick for France against Norway—the first World Cup half-time hat trick since 1994—while his wife Rima Edbouche Dembélé celebrated with an Instagram Story accompanying a TV broadcast photo; the performance highlights France’s strong group-stage showing and raises questions about their progression in the tournament.
Ousmane Dembélé scorched Norway with a first-half hat trick (7th, 20th, 32nd) as France cruised to a 4-1 win, with Mbappé assisting the first two goals; it was the fastest World Cup hat trick in 72 years. France secures a strong knockout-stage position, while Haaland and most Norway regulars sat out. Dembélé becomes only the third French player to score three goals in a World Cup, Mbappé reaches 20 World Cup goals+assists, and France looks formidable heading into the Round of 32 against Sweden.
Ousmane Dembele scored a first-half hat-trick as France beat Norway 4-1 to seal Group I with nine points, with Mbappe starting and Desire Doué adding a late fourth; Norway finished second with six points and will face Ivory Coast in the knockout stage, while Didier Deschamps, who will step down after the World Cup, missed the match to attend his mother’s funeral but is due back with the squad.
France beat Norway 4-1 to finish top of Group I at the 2026 World Cup, with Ousmane Dembele bagging a 32-minute hat-trick and Desire Doué adding a late fourth; Senegal also defeated Iraq 5-0 in a separate Group I match, boosting their knockout qualification hopes.
Lionel Messi bagged a hat-trick to power Argentina to a 3-0 victory over Algeria in the World Cup 2026 opener, tying Miroslav Klose for the all-time World Cup goals record. A journalist cites a “secret” training program behind Messi’s peak form, saying his focus is on the World Cup and noting his continued elite performance as he eyes the next group game with Austria.
Lionel Messi scored his first World Cup hat trick in Argentina's 3-0 win over Algeria to open World Cup 2026, drawing level with Miroslav Klose on 16 World Cup goals and threatening to surpass the record. USMNT players and staff watched in awe at their team hotel, embracing the fan moment as Messi’s enduring greatness was on display. Argentina’s next match is against Australia in Seattle, and if the U.S. advance, a potential Argentina matchup could be on the table in the knockout rounds.
Lionel Messi scored a hat-trick to equal Miroslav Klose's World Cup goal tally with 16 and became the oldest player to net a World Cup treble as Argentina beat Algeria 3-0 in Group J in Kansas City, marking his sixth World Cup appearance and easing doubts about Argentina's form against European opposition ahead of upcoming matches."
Lionel Messi scored a hat-trick in Argentina’s 3-0 win over Algeria in Kansas City, moving level with Miroslav Klose for the most goals in men’s World Cup history. At 38 and in his sixth World Cup, he anchors holders Argentina as they begin their campaign with a convincing victory, and the win puts them on course for the knockout rounds with Austria and Jordan to come; pundits note the impressive performance while considering questions about over-reliance on Messi.
Lionel Messi scored a hat-trick as Argentina opened their World Cup 2026 campaign with a 3-0 win over Algeria, marking his first World Cup hat-trick and bringing his total to 16 goals in FIFA's showpiece event (tying Miroslav Klose). The performance also crowned his 200th international appearance as Argentina look ahead to their next game against Austria.
Mitch Marner erupted for a natural hat trick to lift the Vegas Golden Knights to a 5-4 double-overtime win over the Carolina Hurricanes, giving Vegas a 2-1 series edge. Tomas Hertl added a goal and an assist for Vegas, Braden McNabb logged heavy minutes after a Game 2 injury scare, and Carolina’s Brandon Bussi stabilized the Hurricanes in relief before Vegas sealed the comeback in the second OT.
Mitch Marner scored three consecutive goals in the second period—the fastest hat trick in Stanley Cup Final history, in just over six minutes—to lift Vegas to a 4-0 lead in Game 3 against the Hurricanes; the burst followed Tomáš Hertl’s earlier lead and left Vegas aiming to take a 2-1 series edge, marking Marner’s second playoff hat trick this postseason in his first season with the Knights after nine years with the Maple Leafs.
18-year-old Julian Hall scored a historic hat-trick for Red Bulls to become MLS's youngest-ever hat-trick scorer in a 3-2 win over Columbus Crew, boosting his season tally to nine goals in 13 appearances. A prodigy who debuted at 15 in 2023, Hall has US youth caps and Polish eligibility, and was praised by coach Michael Bradley for his work ethic and temperament.
John Carlson scored his first career hat trick in his 1,143rd NHL game (all with the Capitals before joining the Ducks), fueling Anaheim’s 6-1 win over the San Jose Sharks. His three goals—scored as the Ducks’ 2nd, 3rd, and 4th of his Ducks tenure—boost his season total to 14 and position him among a small group of defensemen 36 or older to record a hat trick in NHL history.
Fede Valverde delivered a surreal, all-surface performance for Real Madrid, scoring a 22‑minute hat-trick and playing multiple roles from right-back to forward as Madrid toppled Manchester City in the Champions League, sealing the win with a defensive contribution and earning man-of-the-match honors amid praise for his versatility and underrated status.
Lamine Yamal scored his first Barcelona hat-trick as Barça beat Villarreal 4-1 in La Liga, and he said he’ll give the match ball to his mom, while praising Pedri for his impact off the bench.