Ousmane Dembélé scored a hat-trick as France defeated Norway 4-1 in Group I at the World Cup. With a 99 percent probability, Sweden now awaits France in the round of 16. What comes next will be even more difficult, Dembélé told French newspaper L'Equipe.
SportsNorway will play France in the final group match of the World Cup. Norway's national team head coach, Ståle Solbakken, will make ten changes to the starting lineup compared with their previous match, several Norwegian media outlets report.
SportsSweden and Norway could meet in the round of 16. But despite their confident advance in the World Cup, not all Norwegians are hoping for that. "I think Norway is actually afraid of Sweden, because it will be a completely different type of match," says Øystein Johansen in the Norwegian newspaper Verdens Gang.
SportsThe call to sit quietly in the boat does not apply to Norway this summer. With the rowing chant, they have stormed ahead in the World Cup. But where does it come from and what has it meant historically? It is not typically Norwegian to be so united and collective, says Arve Hjelseth, professor of sports psychology at the Norwegian University of Science and Technology.
SportsA red, cheering crowd has taken over the World Cup. The Norwegian goal celebration doesn't impress Sweden's players. "We just sigh when we see it," says defender Gustaf Lagerbielke.
SportsPlayer after player has highlighted the problems surrounding the tight schedule. But for the very best, it doesn't seem to matter. Lionel Messi, Erling Braut Haaland, and Kylian Mbappé have all delivered so far at the World Cup.
SportsWith a 3-2 win over Senegal, Norway secured a place in the round of 16. The Norwegians celebrated by rowing. "It's indescribable," said team captain Martin Ødegaard after the victory.
SportsNorway continues to steamroll at the World Cup. After a 3-2 victory over Senegal in New Jersey, Norway has advanced to the playoffs.
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