World Cup: Dembele's hat-trick in 32 minutes sets second-fastest record
Translated from Chinese, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.
At a glance
- French forward Ousmane Dembele scored a hat-trick in 32 minutes against Norway in the World Cup.
- His quick scoring feat marks the second-fastest hat-trick in World Cup history.
- Dembele, a key player for Paris Saint-Germain's recent successes, has now scored four goals in the tournament.
France's Ousmane Dembele showcased his prowess by scoring a hat-trick in just 32 minutes against Norway in their final World Cup group stage match. This rapid scoring spree places him second on the list for the fastest hat-tricks in World Cup history, trailing only Erich Probst's 24-minute record from 1954.
Dembele's performance was a significant highlight, overshadowing Kylian Mbappe's previous brace-scoring efforts. He opened the scoring in the 7th minute with a shot from the right flank. His second goal came in the 20th minute, a long-range strike from the edge of the box after receiving a pass from Mbappe. He completed his hat-trick in the 32nd minute, converting all three of his first-half shots.
Recognized for his crucial role in Paris Saint-Germain's domestic and European triumphs last season, Dembele's World Cup campaign has been marked by impressive offensive output. He has accumulated four goals across the three group stage matches, demonstrating his continued importance to the French team.
Originally published by Liberty Times in Chinese. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.