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Ousmane Dembele

Ousmane Dembele — France forward who scored a hat-trick in group play and added a goal in France's quarter-final win over Morocco at the 2026 World Cup.

2026-04-262026-07-30

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  1. June 2026
  2. The Ghanaian Times

    The Bayern Munich winger and Real Madrid forward Kylian Mbappe were joined in a fearsome attack by Desire Doue and Ousmane Dembele.

    Deschamps tips hat-trick man Olise to make big impact at World Cup
  3. The Ghanaian Times

    The Bayern Munich winger and Real Madrid forward Kylian Mbappe were joined in a fearsome attack by Desire Doue and Ousmane Dembele.

    Deschamps tips hat-trick man Olise to make big impact at World Cup
  4. May 2026
  5. Joy Online

    The Spaniard was caught out by a clever Khvicha Kvaratskhelia run and brought the winger down in the area, with Ousmane Dembele rolling in the resulting penalty.

    Arsenal heartbreak as PSG win shootout to retain UCL title
  6. The Ghanaian Times

    Forward Ousmane Dembele will receive treatment over the next few days for a muscle strain in his right calf, Paris St-Germain have said.

    Dembele having treatment for calf strain, say PSG
  7. Joy Online

    Forward Ousmane Dembele will receive treatment over the next few days for a muscle strain in his right calf, Paris St-Germain have said.

    Dembele having treatment for calf strain, say PSG
  8. Joy Online

    And PSG took their first chance after only three minutes when Georgian genius Khvicha Kvaratskhelia’s brilliant run and cross set up Ousmane Dembele for a thumping finish.

    UCL: PSG beat Bayern on aggregate to set up final against Arsenal
  9. The Ghanaian Times

    Les Parisiens’ fearsome front three of Ousmane Dembele, Desire Doue and Khvicha Kvaratskhelia ran the show during the first hour – amassing seven direct goal involvements between them – but Bayern’s recovery from 2-5 down to 4-5 within the space of four minutes set the stage for

    Bayern Munich can upset PSG in today’s C/L showdown
  10. April 2026
  11. The Ghanaian Times

    In a match ‌that will go down as a classic, PSG came from a goal down to lead 5-2 with two goals from Khvicha Kvaratskhelia and Ousmane Dembele before Bayern struck twice in three minutes just before the hour to improve their chances for next week’s return leg in Munich.

    PSG edge Bayern in record-breaking semi-final first leg
  12. Joy Online

    A remarkable five-goal first half at the Parc des Princes saw PSG lead 3-2 at half-time through Ousmane Dembele’s stoppage-time penalty.

    Champions League: PSG beat Bayern 5-4 in thrilling first leg of semi-final
  13. Joy Online

    Of all the elite forwards to have arrived over the past two decades – including Thierry Henry, Zlatan Ibrahimovic, Neymar, Ousmane Dembele and Robert Lewandowski – hardly any have hit the ground running.

    Why Rashford must be patient over Barcelona future

Monday 20 July

  1. England defeats France 6-4, finishes third at 2026 World Cup

    England secured third place at the 2026 FIFA World Cup after beating France 6-4 in a bronze-medal playoff in Miami, with Bukayo Saka scoring a hat-trick and Jude Bellingham setting a new England World Cup scoring record.

    20 July 2026 · Daily Guide

Sunday 19 July

  1. Mbappe first player to win World Cup Golden Boot twice

    Kylian Mbappe won the Golden Boot at the 2026 World Cup with 10 goals in eight games, becoming the first player to win the award twice and extending his men's World Cup all-time top scorer record to 22 goals.

    19 July 2026 · Joy Online

Saturday 18 July

  1. Saka hat-trick leads England past France in World Cup bronze final

    England defeated France in the FIFA World Cup 2026 bronze final at Miami Stadium, with Bukayo Saka scoring a hat-trick and Jude Bellingham securing victory as France mounted a comeback inspired by Kylian Mbappe.

    18 July 2026 · Joy Online

Thursday 16 July

  1. Spain defeats France 2-0 to reach 2026 World Cup final

    Spain advanced to the 2026 FIFA World Cup final with a 2-0 semi-final victory over France, with goals from Mikel Oyarzabal's first-half penalty and Pedro Porro's second-half strike securing the win on Tuesday night.

    16 July 2026 · Daily Guide

Wednesday 15 July

  1. Deschamps' France tenure ends with third-place playoff after Spain loss

    France lost 2-0 to Spain in the World Cup semi-final, ending Didier Deschamps' 13-year tenure as manager. Deschamps, who won the World Cup as both player (1998) and manager (2018), will manage his final match in Saturday's third-place play-off.

    15 July 2026 · Joy Online

Tuesday 14 July

  1. Spain beats France 2-0 to reach World Cup final

    Spain defeated France in the semi-final with goals from Mikel Oyarzabal and Pedro Porro, advancing to the World Cup final on Sunday. The Spanish side controlled the match with disciplined defending and will face the winner of Saturday's other semi-final.

    14 July 2026 · Joy Online

  2. France face Spain in World Cup semifinal at AT&T Stadium

    France and Spain meet in a World Cup semifinal at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas, with France led by Kylian Mbappé (eight goals in six games) and Spain relying on possession-based football under Luis de la Fuente.

    14 July 2026 · The Ghanaian Times

Thursday 9 July

  1. Mbappe and Dembele score as France beats Morocco

    Kylian Mbappe scored his eighth goal of the World Cup and Ousmane Dembele added a second as France defeated Morocco to advance to the semi-finals, with Mbappe now level with Lionel Messi's tournament tally.

    9 July 2026 · Joy Online

  2. France faces Morocco in World Cup quarter-final rematch

    France will play Morocco in today's World Cup quarter-final, a rematch of the 2022 semi-final. Morocco arrive as confident contenders after winning their group unbeaten and defeating Canada 3-0 in the last 16, presenting a different challenge than France's previous knockout opponents.

    9 July 2026 · The Ghanaian Times

  3. France faces Morocco in World Cup semi-final rematch

    France and Morocco meet in a World Cup semi-final rematch in Boston on Thursday, with the winner advancing to the final four. France have won 11 of their last 12 competitive matches and are favored, led by coach Didier Deschamps in what will be his final tournament.

    9 July 2026 · The Chronicle

Saturday 4 July

  1. Mbappe penalty sends France past Paraguay to quarter-finals

    Kylian Mbappe scored his seventh goal of the FIFA World Cup 2026 as France defeated Paraguay to advance to the quarter-finals, where they will face Morocco. Mbappe's second-half penalty proved decisive in the Round of 16 encounter at Philadelphia Stadium.

    4 July 2026 · Joy Online

Tuesday 30 June

  1. Mbappe scores twice as France beats Sweden 3-0

    Kylian Mbappe scored twice as France defeated Sweden 3-0 to advance to the last 16, with Mbappe becoming the all-time leading goalscorer in World Cup knockout matches with 10 goals and sharing the Golden Boot lead at the tournament with six goals.

    30 June 2026 · Joy Online

Sunday 28 June

  1. Messi scores twice as Argentina beats Jordan 3-1

    Lionel Messi came off the bench to score his sixth goal of the FIFA World Cup 2026 as Argentina defeated Jordan 3-1 in Dallas, netting an 80th-minute free-kick to extend his streak to seven consecutive World Cup games with a goal. With top spot already secured, Messi was rested initially before being brought on after an hour to help restore Argentina's two-goal advantage.

    28 June 2026 · Joy Online

Friday 26 June

  1. Dembele scores hat-trick as France top group

    France won all three group games at a FIFA World Cup for the first time since 1998, with Ousmane Dembele scoring the second-fastest World Cup hat-trick of all time. Dembele broke his major tournament goal drought this week and now has four goals on the world stage.

    26 June 2026 · Joy Online

Wednesday 24 June

  1. Mbappe scores twice as France defeats Iraq

    Kylian Mbappe scored twice to move joint-second in the all-time World Cup goalscoring list with 16 goals as France beat Iraq in a weather-delayed match in Philadelphia. The second half was delayed more than two hours due to lightning strikes in the area.

    24 June 2026 · The Ghanaian Times

Tuesday 23 June

  1. France beats Iraq in weather-delayed World Cup match

    Kylian Mbappe scored twice as France defeated Iraq in Philadelphia after a weather delay interrupted the second half for more than two hours due to lightning strikes. Mbappe now has 16 World Cup goals in 16 games, two behind Lionel Messi's all-time record.

    23 June 2026 · Joy Online

Thursday 18 June

  1. Mbappe breaks France scoring record in World Cup opener

    Kylian Mbappe became France's all-time leading scorer with 58 goals after scoring twice in a 3-1 World Cup Group I win over Senegal, with his second goal coming in stoppage time. He now has 14 World Cup goals, two behind Miroslav Klose and level with Lionel Messi.

    18 June 2026 · Daily Guide

Tuesday 16 June

  1. Mbappe becomes France's all-time top scorer against Senegal

    Kylian Mbappe scored twice as France beat Senegal 3–1 in their World Cup opener, with his second goal lifting him to 58 goals for Les Bleus, surpassing Olivier Giroud's former record.

    16 June 2026 · Joy Online

Monday 15 June

  1. Mbappé vows to improve defensive play ahead of World Cup

    France captain Kylian Mbappé has pledged to increase his defensive efforts as the two-time world champions begin their World Cup campaign against Senegal on Tuesday, acknowledging criticism over his performances both at Real Madrid and for his country.

    15 June 2026 · Joy Online

Sunday 14 June

  1. Dembele defends Mbappe against excessive criticism

    France forward Ousmane Dembele has defended national team captain Kylian Mbappe, saying criticism of the Real Madrid striker has gone "too far" and that he remains an incredible player and good person off the pitch.

    14 June 2026 · Joy Online

Wednesday 10 June

  1. Olise scores hat-trick as France beats Northern Ireland 3-1

    Bayern Munich winger Michael Olise scored three goals in France's 3-1 World Cup warm-up win over Northern Ireland, prompting coach Didier Deschamps to praise his form and confidence ahead of the tournament.

    10 June 2026 · The Ghanaian Times

  2. Olise scores hat-trick in France's World Cup warm-up win

    France coach Didier Deschamps praised Bayern Munich's Michael Olise after he scored a hat-trick in a 3-1 World Cup warm-up victory over Northern Ireland, backing him to make an impact at the tournament. William Saliba returned from injury as France prepare for their World Cup opener against Senegal on June 16.

    10 June 2026 · The Ghanaian Times

Thursday 4 June

  1. Cote d'Ivoire treats France friendly as final before World Cup

    Striker Oumar Diakité says Cote d'Ivoire will approach their June 4 friendly against France as a high-stakes match rather than routine preparation, despite France being his pick for World Cup favourites. Both teams will use the encounter at Nantes to prepare for their respective World Cup groups.

    4 June 2026 · Joy Online

Monday 1 June

  1. PSG fans celebrate Champions League win at Asempa FM event

    Hundreds of football fans gathered at T-Havana in Tema on Saturday to watch the UEFA Champions League final between PSG and Arsenal via the Asempa FM UCL Fun Day. PSG defeated Arsenal on penalties after the match ended 1–1, prompting wild celebrations from PSG supporters at the venue.

    1 June 2026 · Joy Online

Saturday 30 May

  1. PSG retain Champions League title after shootout defeat of Arsenal

    Arsenal lost to Paris St-Germain in a Champions League final penalty shootout, with Gabriel Magalhaes missing the decisive spot-kick, despite taking an early lead through Kai Havertz in Budapest. The defeat denied Mikel Arteta's side a league and European double after they lifted the Premier League title for the first time in 22 years.

    30 May 2026 · Joy Online

  2. PSG retain UEFA Champions League title over Arsenal on penalties

    Paris Saint-Germain defeated Arsenal in a penalty shootout to retain the UEFA Champions League title, with the match ending 1–1 after extra time. The final was broadcast live at Hitz FM's Rep Ur Jersey event at the Aviation Social Centre in Accra, where fans gathered to watch.

    30 May 2026 · Joy Online

Tuesday 19 May

  1. PSG's Dembele receives treatment for right calf strain

    Forward Ousmane Dembele was substituted as a precautionary measure during PSG's 2-1 defeat to Paris FC on Sunday due to a muscle strain in his right calf and will receive treatment over the next few days ahead of the Champions League final on 30 May.

    19 May 2026 · The Ghanaian Times

Monday 18 May

  1. Dembele undergoing treatment for calf strain at PSG

    Ousmane Dembele was withdrawn as a precaution during PSG's 2-1 Ligue 1 defeat to Paris FC on Sunday due to a muscle strain in his right calf, and will receive treatment over the next few days. The 29-year-old forward faces upcoming Champions League and World Cup commitments.

    18 May 2026 · Joy Online

Wednesday 13 May

  1. Dembélé wins Ligue 1 player of the season award

    Ousmane Dembélé of Paris Saint-Germain won Ligue 1's player of the season award for the second consecutive year, limiting him to nine league starts despite injuries. PSG has claimed the award for the 10th straight time.

    13 May 2026 · The Ghanaian Times

Wednesday 6 May

  1. PSG beats Bayern Munich to reach Champions League final

    Paris St-Germain advanced to the Champions League final against Arsenal after defeating Bayern Munich on aggregate in their semi-final. PSG won the second leg 1–0, with Ousmane Dembele scoring in the third minute, and will face Arsenal in Budapest on 30 May.

    6 May 2026 · Joy Online

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