17 passes, all 11 players - Dembele scores 'magic' goal for France

Every member of France's starting XI gets involved as a 17-pass move is put away by Ousmane Dembele to seal his hat-trick in France's 4-1 win over Norway in their final FIFA World Cup Group I match.

France rounded off their FIFA World Cup Group I campaign with a resounding 4-1 victory over Norway, securing top spot in the group. The match was highlighted by Ousmane Dembele's hat-trick, with his third goal being a masterpiece of team play involving all 11 French starters in a 17-pass sequence. The goal came in the 78th minute with France already leading 3-1. Starting from goalkeeper Hugo Lloris, the ball was passed to Raphael Varane, then circulated through midfield and attack, with every outfield player touching the ball at least once. The move culminated in Dembele receiving the ball on the right edge of the box and firing a precise shot into the far corner, leaving the Norwegian goalkeeper with no chance. French media hailed the goal as 'magical', praising the team's cohesion and patience. The entire sequence lasted approximately 45 seconds and covered the full width of the pitch. Dembele said after the match: 'This goal belongs to the whole team. Everyone participated in the passing; I just finished it.' Dembele's hat-trick made him the second player in this World Cup to score three goals in a single match. His first goal came in the 12th minute from a Kylian Mbappe cross, and his second was a long-range strike in the 34th minute. With this performance, Dembele moved to second place in the tournament's scoring charts. For Norway, the defeat meant elimination from the group stage. Despite a goal from Erling Haaland in the 55th minute that briefly made it 2-1, France responded with two more goals to seal the win. Norway coach Stale Solbakken admitted: 'France showed why they are world champions. Their team play was breathtaking.' France will now face the runner-up of Group D in the round of 16. Coach Didier Deschamps said: 'We will not underestimate any opponent. Today's match proved that when we play as a team, it is very difficult for anyone to stop us.' The 17-pass goal is destined to become one of the iconic moments of this World Cup, showcasing not only France's depth but also the importance of collective effort in modern football. As the knockout stage approaches, France appears to be hitting peak form at the right time.

17 passes, all 11 players - Dembele scores 'magic' goal for France

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