Benzema

REAL MADRID will let Karim Benzema travel back to Qatar for the World Cup final should France get past Morocco, with the Ballon d'Or winner available.

[Real have given the player authorisation to travel should France make the final](https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/20742820/benzema-available-france-world-cup-final-injury-recovery/) and he will be entitled to a winners or runners-up medal depending on the outcome of a potential meeting with Argentina. [World Cup](https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/football/world-cup/) goals in this year's edition of the tournament and is in the hunt to win the Golden Boot. [ scored the winner in the tense quarter-final meeting with England](https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/20717112/england-france-harry-kane-missed-penalty-match-report/). [became the country's all-time record goal scorer](https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/football/20645527/giroud-miss-poland-france-record-goalscorer/), replacing Thierry Henry. [Benzema](https://www.thesun.co.uk/who/karim-benzema/), 34, was [sidelined days before France's World Cup group opener](https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/20481856/karim-benzema-out-world-cup-france-injury/) against Australia. [Real ](https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/football/team/1250296/real-madrid/)ace returned to the Spanish capital, where he did some recovery sessions before jetting off on vacation.

Karim Benzema reportedly returned to training with Real Madrid this week. But French coach Didier Deschamps was mum on a World Cup return.

[ FIFA World Cup 2022](/stories/soccer/world-cup-2022-odds-france-opens-as-favorite-over-argentina) Word is winger [Kingsley Coman](https://www.foxsports.com/soccer/kingsley-coman-player) is also sick. None of them played against [Morocco](https://www.foxsports.com/soccer/morocco-men-team). [ FIFA World Cup 2022](/stories/soccer/how-defending-champs-have-fared-in-world-cup-france-eyes-history) [Adrien Rabiot](https://www.foxsports.com/soccer/adrien-rabiot-player) and defender [Dayot Upamecano](https://www.foxsports.com/soccer/dayot-upamecano-player) didn’t train on Tuesday. [ FIFA World Cup 2022](/stories/soccer/world-cup-now-we-have-yet-to-see-the-best-version-of-france) [ FIFA World Cup 2022](/stories/soccer/morocco-can-look-back-at-historic-world-cup-run-with-pride) Before joining FOX Sports in 2021, he was a staff writer with ESPN and Yahoo Sports and he has covered United States men’s and women’s national teams at multiple FIFA World Cups. [ FIFA World Cup 2022](/stories/soccer/for-lionel-messi-france-is-the-right-challenge-as-he-chases-immortality) ET on FOX and the FOX Sports app](https://www.foxsports.com/soccer/fifa-world-cup-men-w61-world-vs-w62-world-dec-18-2022-game-boxscore-97096)). [France](https://www.foxsports.com/soccer/france-men-team) coach Didier Deschamps refused to confirm Wednesday a report that star forward [Karim Benzema](https://www.foxsports.com/soccer/karim-benzema-player) could rejoin Les Bleus in Qatar before they take on [Argentina](https://www.foxsports.com/soccer/argentina-men-team) in the World Cup Final on Sunday ( [10 a.m. Benzema has won plenty of trophies in his illustrious career, including five Champions League titles.

Real Madrid star Karim Benzema has recovered from a thigh injury and could fly back to Qatar to rejoin the France squad ahead of their World Cup final ...

Against Morocco, Deschamps turned to Marcus Thuram and Randal Kolo Muani off the substitutes’ bench in the second half. After recovery sessions and a holiday, the Ballon d’Or winner is now back in full training with [Real Madrid](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/real-madrid-cf) and, according to [Mundo Deportivo](https://www.mundodeportivo.com/futbol/mundial/20221214/1001906594/benzema-podra-viajar-qatar-francia-llega-final.html), he could return to Qatar before the final. Real have reportedly given Benzema permission to do so and the ball is now in Deschamps’ court. “I’d prefer to move on to the next question,” he said. Benzema was ruled out of the World Cup after picking up a thigh injury in training in Qatar on the eve of the tournament. The 36-year-old former However, manager Didier Deschamps opted not to replace Benzema on the eve of France’s first game against Australia. He joined the likes of Paul Pogba, Lucas Hernandez, Presnel Kimpembe, N’Golo Kante and Christopher Nkunku in missing the tournament through injury. HAVE YOUR SAY! [Russia](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/russia) because he was still exiled from the team for his role in a [sex-tape scandal](https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/news/karim-benzema-handed-suspended-prison-25532873) with then-France teammate Mathieu Valbuena, for which he received a one-year suspended prison term and a €75,000 fine for complicity in attempted blackmail. He flew back home to Madrid to begin work on his recovery and that appeared to be the end of his chances of playing in the tournament. [Karim Benzema](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/karim-benzema) could feature for [France](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/france-football-team) in the [World Cup](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/world-cup-2022) final against [Argentina](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/argentina-football-team), despite missing the rest of the tournament through injury.

Karim Benzema has reportedly recovered from a thigh injury and could rejoin the France squad before the World Cup final against Argentina on Sunday.

I do apologize.” Benzema could now make a shock return to the squad if Didier Deschamps needs to call upon his services because he was never replaced in the French team after leaving the squad. Benzema, who was ruled out of the World Cup after picking up a thigh injury in training in Qatar on the eve of the tournament, flew back home to Madrid to begin work on his recovery when the tournament began.

Is there an actual chance France could have 2022 Ballon d'Or winner Karim Benzema on the pitch for Sunday's FIFA World Cup Final against Argentina?

It would be up to Benzema to decide if he wants to fly out ahead of the Sunday kick-off time to do so. The first eight are starting-caliber players, with Kante and Pogba being at the heart of Les Bleus' midfield in their 2018 title run. [due to a thigh injury](/news/sports/world-cup-2022/karim-benzema-drops-out-of-frances-2022-world-cup-squad-with-injury), but a return to Qatar could be on the cards.

Is there an actual chance France could have 2022 Ballon dOr winner Karim Benzema on the pitch for Sundays FIFA World Cup Final against Argentina?

Didier Deschamps refused to address the reports that the 2022 Ballon d'Or winner Karim Benzema is rejoining the France's World Cup squad in Qatar.

France are looking to become the first nation to retain the World Cup title since Brazil in 1962. Benzema was originally named in Deschamps' World Cup squad before being ruled out after picking up a thigh injury during training on the eve of the tournament. France are looking to retain their World Cup title.

French forward Karim Benzema will not be prevented from traveling to Qatar for the 2022 FIFA World Cup final by Real Madrid; Benzema flew back to Madrid and ...

[Argentina](https://sportsbrief.com/facts/teams/16181-argentina-national-football-teams-players-coach-fifa-world-rankings-world-cup-more/) in the World Cup Final on Sunday, [ Fox Sports](https://www.foxsports.com/stories/soccer/france-coach-declines-to-comment-on-karim-benzema-rumored-world-cup-return#:~:text=a%20report%20that%20star%20forward%C2%A0Karim%20Benzema%C2%A0could%20rejoin%20Les%20Bleus%20in%20Qatar) reports. [World](https://sportsbrief.com/tag/world/) Cup missed the tournament after picking up a thigh injury on the eve of the competition. [Sportskeeda](https://www.sportskeeda.com/football/rumor-real-madrid-will-stand-france-superstar-karim-benzema-s-way-wants-travel-world-cup-final-reports#:~:text=his%20national%20team%20back%20in%20another%20World%20Cup%20final%2C%20the%2034%2Dyear%2Dold%20has), Real Madrid are not going to stop Benzema from traveling to Qatar for the 2022 FIFA World Cup final to cheer the France team against Argentina.

The Real Madrid star and French forward player, Karim Benzema, could make a homecoming to his team for the FIFA World Cup final match against Argentina on ...

Benzema is still listed on the official FIFA World Cup squad. Mundo Deportivo hinted that he could return to Qatar before the final. The Real Madrid star and French forward player, Karim Benzema, could make a homecoming to his team for the FIFA World Cup final match against Argentina on Sunday. So reason tells me to give my place to someone who can help our squad have a great World Cup." Injuries forced him to miss the tournament alongside other team players, Paul Pogba, Lucas Hernandez, Presnel Kimpembe, N'Golo Kante, and Christopher Nkunku. Benzema was earlier ruled out of the World Cup after he suffered a thigh injury at the training camp.

Real Madrid officials have said they would not hold him back if the striker wishes to accompany his compatriots at the Lusail Stadium on Sunday.

He did not take long to react, with a story on Instagram where he celebrated the win. This caused a stir at the time, with thoughts on his possible return to the World Cup if France were to reach the latter stages and his recovery went well. A match in which France could count on an exceptional fan. That someone did not arrive and Karim’s list of trophies could be, although in a bitter way, even more rounded. The decision is solely that of Karim, with officials at Madrid saying they would not get in his way, as reported by I don’t take care of those who are not here, including Kimpembe and Pogba as well,” the former water carrier said.

Reports in Spain suggest that France striker Karim Benzema could be in line for a shock return to Qatar to play in the World Cup final.

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Didier Deschamps has once again been asked about Karim Benzema's potential involvement for France in the 2022 World Cup final.

You seem to know a lot about the situation but I haven’t really been following who has been saying what.” [The Real Madrid striker, who is now a Ballon d’Or winner](https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/benzema-2022-ballon-d-or-winner-real-madrid-champions-league-la-liga/blt205c771507d61f07), was initially ruled out of Les Bleus’ plans in Qatar after suffering [an untimely thigh injury on the eve of the tournament](https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/benzema-world-cup-hopes-danger-france-leaves-training-injury/blt99c4fc39d1799731). Next question.”

Is there an actual chance France could have 2022 Ballon dOr winner Karim Benzema on the pitch for Sundays FIFA World Cup Final against Argentina?

Karim Benzema will not be returning to France duty ahead of the World Cup final, according to French journalist Julien Laurens.Les Bleus secured their.

“We’ve known since Karim went home that he’s not coming back. I don’t where it’s come from. The Real Madrid forward was cruelly ruled out of the World Cup due to a thigh injury, meaning that he was sent home from the competition to carry out his recovery with his Spanish employers. Laurens was then asked if Benzema could make a return to France’s squad for the World Cup final, telling [setting up a mouth-watering final against Argentina on Sunday.](https://talksport.com/football/1199798/world-cup-final-date-kick-off-time-venue-qatar-croatia-argentina-morocco-france/) [While Lionel Messi and Kylian Mbappe will be the headline attractions](https://talksport.com/football/1277796/lionel-messi-kylian-mbappe-argentina-france-world-cup-stuart-pearce/) for the biggest match in world football, rumours emerged suggesting that France’s attacking talisman, Benzema, could be in line for a shock return. Karim Benzema will not be returning to France duty ahead of the World Cup final, according to French journalist Julien Laurens.

Karim Benzema was forced out of the World Cup with injury but France didn't replace him, does that mean he can play in the final?

“You know the situation and the time that he needs to recover. [Olivier Giroud](https://theathletic.com/football/player/olivier-giroud-jQhFvachd9LT7tAr/) has had an excellent tournament in Benzema’s place. As Benzema stepped up his return to fitness a couple of weeks ago, Deschamps faced questions regarding a potential recall to the squad. However, they chose not to replace him in the squad. Next question. I do apologise.” [Switzerland](https://theathletic.com/football/team/switzerland/) at Euro 2020) He is in with a shout of winning the Golden Boot heading into the final game of the World Cup with four goals to his name, leaving him one behind [Lionel Messi](https://theathletic.com/football/player/lionel-messi-HlEFpLdbHt68CnvJ/) and [Kylian Mbappe](https://theathletic.com/football/player/kylian-mbappe-vqEQPtKAKLluodtc/). [Morocco](https://theathletic.com/football/team/morocco/). [France](https://theathletic.com/football/team/france/) prepare for a final showdown with [Argentina](https://theathletic.com/football/team/argentina/) on Sunday, The Athletic explores whether Benzema could yet play a part against Argentina. [FIFA](https://theathletic.com/football/international-football/)’s World Cup regulations states: “Only the 23 to 26 players on the final list will be permitted to take part in the final competition.” [Karim Benzema](https://theathletic.com/football/player/karim-benzema-hwC1BNv4TpEYmSmb/) became the first Ballon d’Or winner since 1978 to miss the [World Cup](https://theathletic.com/football/world-cup/) when he got injured ahead of the tournament.

Rumours surfaced on Thursday that France could recall Karim Benzema for the World Cup final, but Eurosport's French office denied he is even needed.

The real surprise would be to have Benzema on the bench. "So you'll have the same structure in the final as a 4-3-3. “Why should he change?” he asked of Deschamps. And, according to what we know from Deschamps from 2014, it is very unlikely.” If he's in Doha, it will be as a spectator. World Cup

Karim Benzema was struck by an injury just some time ago, so will he play in the World Cup 2022 Final for France against Argentina?

Whether Benzema will play in the World Cup Final this year has not yet been determined. [Deschamps](/topic/deschamps)ruled out Benzema, but he is now back to training with his team in full spirit. Karim Benzema is now well and back to training but whether he will play in the World Cup final against Argentina is still undetermined.

Real Madrid star Karim Benzema has returned to training ahead of the upcoming FIFA World Cup final. The veteran forward is still registered in France's ...

Interestingly, Real Madrid star Benzema has returned to training ahead of the upcoming FIFA World Cup final. Can Benzema feature in the final of the Qatar World Cup? After Ballon d'Or holder Benzema was ruled out of the Qatar World Cup, Deschamps' France opted not to seek a like-for-like replacement for the Real Madrid captain. The veteran forward is still registered in France's star-studded World Cup squad. France suffered a series of setbacks in the build-up to the Qatar World Cup as several household names were ruled out of the showpiece event due to their respective injuries. Didier Deschamps' France will meet Lionel Messi-led Argentina in the FIFA World Cup 2022 final at the Lusail Stadium on Sunday.

The Ballon d'Or winner suffered a thigh injury on the eve of the major tournament and was sent back to Madrid to undergo rehabilitation on his injury, ...

The reporter said: 'There is a report today that Karim Benzema could come back to Qatar. First of all, is it true? Real Madrid will not stand in the way of Benzema flying to Qatar for Sunday's World Cup final - Real Madrid will not stand in the way of Karim Benzema flying to the World Cup Real Madrid 'will NOT stand in the way of Karim Benzema flying to Qatar' to feature for France in the 2022 World Cup final against Argentina after the Ballon d'Or winner returns to action in a friendly against Leganes Karim Benzema (pictured) returned to action in a friendly for Real Madrid against Leganes

Real Madrid's Ballon d'Or winner is in line for winner's medal if Les Bleus triumph on Sunday.

Should the French beat Argentina on Sunday, it will technically be another title added to Benzema's list of accolades despite an inability to contribute towards it. Despite his recovery from injury and the fact that he was never replaced, Benzema is unlikely to be recalled for potential involvement in Qatar given what the squad have achieved without him. Even that might now be compromised, though, given the obsessive pursuit of controversy surrounding Benzema and Deschamps which remains frosty despite the former's return.

Karim Benzema has been invited to be present at the 2022 World Cup final, as MARCA reported on Thursday. Didier Deschamps gave a cold response in the press ...

For starters, he is not injured as seen this morning in Madrid, where the striker played a friendly against Leganes. [Didier Deschamps](https://www.marca.com/en/world-cup/2022/12/11/6395ba2be2704e2f398b4584.html) gave a cold response in the press room after the victory against Morocco when he was asked if Karim had a chance to return either to be in the stands or to play if he was recovered. If he was able to convince Kylian Mbappe to stay at PSG, then why not this? "I know that he is keen to do it and that it is being studied. [2022 World Cup](https://www.marca.com/en/world-cup.html) final, as MARCA reported on Thursday. [Modric: Orsato is one of the worst referees, he's a disaster](https://www.marca.com/en/world-cup/2022/12/14/6399d67d268e3eb1148b460c.html)

France star Karim Benzema was ruled out of the World Cup with injury, but he returned to fitness ahead of the final and is eligible to play.

At the least, it’s an option he’ll have to consider. It is also worth mentioning that Benzema has not played a competitive match since November 2. In his absence, Olivier Giroud has had a fantastic World Cup, scoring four goals in five games. I do apologize.” [Mundo Deportivo](https://www.mundodeportivo.com/futbol/mundial/20221214/1001906594/benzema-podra-viajar-qatar-francia-llega-final.html), meanwhile, has reported that Benzema has permission from Real Madrid to travel to Qatar for the final. [was ruled out for the tournament](https://prosoccerwire.usatoday.com/2022/11/19/france-star-benzema-will-miss-world-cup-with-injury/) with a thigh muscle injury.

Players such as Karim Benzema, Paul Pogba and N'Golo Kante have all missed out on Les Bleus' terrific World Cup campaign due to respective injuries ...

'with Paul Pogba and N'Golo Kante also on the list of those invited to Qatar' We will see if it is possible.' French President Emmanuel Macron 'wants to take Karim Benzema and a group of injured players to the World Cup final' in support for the national side...

With president Emmanuel Macron ostensibly considering bringing along Les Bleus' injury absentees to the match on Sunday, the likes of Paul Pogba and Lucas ...

He remains eligible for a winner’s medal should the team beat Argentina. Although he has not informed the France camp over his intention for Sunday, Benzema has continued to show his support for Les Bleus on social media. As for Karim Benzema, while he has stayed in contact with several members of the dressing room, several of L’Équipe’s sources have confirmed that not everyone in the squad is necessarily his fan, and that the atmosphere has not suffered with his departure, days before the opening game against Australia.