Désiré Doué found the net for France in their 4-1 victory over Norway on 9 July 2026, scoring a late goal to cap off a dominant team display. The PSG winger came off the bench and made his mark.
What happened in the match?
France faced Norway in a friendly on 9 July 2026. Ousmane Dembélé stole the show with a hat-trick, tearing apart the Norwegian defense. Doué entered the action late and scored the fourth goal, putting the result beyond doubt.
The final score read 4-1. Norway pulled one back but France stayed solid. Doué's goal was the exclamation point on a strong team performance.
How did Désiré Doué react?
After the match, Doué spoke to M6. He was happy but focused. "We are very happy this evening. We had a very good match collectively," he said.
He praised the team's defensive work. "We were also very solid even after this goal. It's part of the game, they have very good players opposite."
Doué dismissed any talk of overconfidence. "I won't talk about overconfidence, we know our qualities, we know that we have the quality to hurt all nations."
What did Doué say about France's depth?
Doué highlighted the embarrassment of riches in the French squad. "We have talented players everywhere. Ousmane scores a hat-trick, but it could be Kylian, Michael."
He meant Kylian Mbappé and Michael Olise. That depth means Doué has to fight for minutes. But he's making his case with goals like this one.
What comes next for Désiré Doué?
Doué will return to PSG for pre-season. He's coming off a solid campaign and this international goal builds momentum. France's next fixtures are in September for Euro 2028 qualifying.
For now, Doué can enjoy the win. He got on the scoresheet, the team won, and he showed he belongs at this level. Not bad for a late substitute appearance.