A team masterpiece! Dembélé's goal becomes the first at the 2026 World Cup to involve all 11 players

The French national team scored one of the most remarkable goals of the 2026 World Cup. Ousmane Dembélé’s hat-trick strike against Norway was the first goal of the tournament where every single outfield player participated in the attacking move.

Details: We’re talking about Dembélé’s goal during the 30:55 to 31:45 minute mark. The French orchestrated a sweeping attack involving the entire squad before the winger finished off the move with a clinical shot.

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At that point, 182 goals had been scored in the World Cup, but this was the first time the ball passed through the feet of every player on the team. Opta summed it up in one word—synergy.

This goal perfectly demonstrates how France can dominate not just through individual brilliance, but with collective movement and team play. Every line contributed to the attack: from the goalkeeper and defenders to the midfield and Dembélé’s decisive finish.

For Dembélé himself, this match is quickly becoming one of the best of his international career. Not only did he net a hat-trick, but he also scored a goal that has already earned its place in the tournament’s history books.

Reminder: As we reported earlier, Dembélé has joined the list of French World Cup hat-trick heroes alongside Just Fontaine and Kylian Mbappé.