New Delhi, June 27 -- The penultimate day of the group stages at the FIFA World Cup 2026 saw Ousmane Dembele net a hattrick as France maintained an all-win record on their way to the knockouts while Senegal thumped five goals past Iraq to keep their round of 32 hopes alive on Saturday.

Elsewhere, an Alex Baena strike helped Spain confirm their spot in the next round, while Cabo Verde secure a historic spot in the round of 32 position after the debutants held Asian giants Saudi Arabia to a goalless draw.

Dembele produced his best ever World Cup performance with a stunning first-half hat-trick in France's thunderous win over Norway. The 29-year-old Paris Saint-Germain forward showcased the lethal finishing which saw him win last year's Ba...