France forward Ousmane Dembélé achieved a FIFA World Cup first when he scored three goals in the first half of the team's June 26 group-stage match against Norway. This marks the first time a player has scored a first-half hat trick in the World Cup since 1994.
Dembélé's wife, Rima Edbouche Dembélé, celebrated her husband's accomplishment shortly after his third goal. She shared a photo on her Instagram Story showing Dembélé on a television screen, with an accompanying gesture indicating he has "ice in his veins." While not present at the match, Edbouche Dembélé has previously appeared with her husband during significant career moments.
The couple married in December 2021 and have a daughter born in 2022. Edbouche Dembélé typically maintains a low profile but supports her husband's career.
The 1994 World Cup was notably hosted by the United States.