Benzema

Karim Benzema has been granted permission by Real Madrid to join up with the France squad for the World Cup final - if they make it through.

France are aiming to win back-to-back World Cups following their 2018 victory in Russia. So reason tells me to give my place to someone who can help our squad have a great World Cup. As it transpired, [France were 2-0 victors](https://www.sportsjoe.ie/football/france-morocco-world-cup-player-ratings-278617) over the African side. Giroud is in the hunt to win the golden boot in Qatar and has four goals to his name, the most recent of those coming in the 2-1 quarter final win against England. Alongside Giroud is Kylian Mbappé, who is level with Lionel Messi on five goals in the race for the golden boot, who has lit up the stage in Qatar with his performances. Karim Benzema has been granted permission by Real Madrid to join up with the France squad for the World Cup final.

France boss Didier Deschamps declined to answer a question about the possibility of Karim Benzema rejoining the squad before Sunday's final.

‘So I don’t really know what you’re trying to imply. Well, I’m not sure [what to say], that’s really not something that I’m thinking about. Deschamps was also asked about Benzema during the group stages two weeks ago, replying at the time: ‘Wow. But Deschamps gave the subject short shrift when similar rumours surfaced earlier in the tournament and he point-blank refused to add any fuel to the speculation when asked about a possible return for Benzema after the win over Morocco. Benzema, meanwhile, had to leave Qatar on the eve of the tournament with an injury but was never replaced in the squad, while he has now been pictured back in full training with Real Madrid. Didier Deschamps declined to answer a question about the possibility of Karim Benzema rejoining the France squad in time for Sunday’s

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.

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 dOr winner Karim Benzema on the pitch for Sundays FIFA World Cup Final against Argentina?

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?

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.

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 was asked if Karim Benzema will be back for the World Cup final after his France side defeated Morocco on Wednesday night.

[football news](https://www.givemesport.com/football) and rumours right here. [News Now - Sport News](https://www.newsnow.co.uk/h/Sport) This is a quality group, united on and off the pitch. I have confidence in them.” [sign up to our weekly newsletter](https://www.givemesport.com/signup?utm_source=GiveMeSport&utm_medium=Article&utm_campaign=Newsletter). “Thank you for all your messages of support.” [Check out our 2022 World Cup hub page](https://www.givemesport.com/1787364-world-cup-2022-dates-schedule-uk-kick-off-times-stadiums-groups-tickets-odds) [The Mirror](https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/news/karim-benzema-france-world-cup-28736644), citing [Mundo Deportivo](https://www.mundodeportivo.com/futbol/mundial/20221214/1001906594/benzema-podra-viajar-qatar-francia-llega-final.html), are now claiming that Benzema has a chance of featuring in Sunday’s World Cup final against Argentina. [Real Madrid](https://www.givemesport.com/real-madrid) have granted Benzema with permission to travel to Qatar. [Benzema](https://www.givemesport.com/karim-benzema), 34, tore a muscle in his left thigh and was given a three-week recovery period, which seemed to end his hopes of featuring in Qatar. [Lionel Messi](https://www.givemesport.com/lionel-messi) and his Argentina teammates this weekend. [World Cup](https://www.givemesport.com/world-cup-2022) final after his France side defeated Morocco on Wednesday night.

FRANCE boss Didier Deschamps refused to respond when asked if Karim Benzema could feature in the World Cup final.The Ballon d'Or winner has been force.

[break Thierry Henry's record](https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/football/20645527/giroud-miss-poland-france-record-goalscorer/) to become all-time France top scorer, and [headed home the winner against England](https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/20717112/england-france-harry-kane-missed-penalty-match-report/). I do apologise." [Benzema permission to fly to Qatar for the final](https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/20757525/real-madrid-let-karim-benzema-travel-world-cup-france/) - though whether this is to play or just to watch is not known. [training normally with Real Madrid since the weekend](https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/20742820/benzema-available-france-world-cup-final-injury-recovery/). [Benzema could theoretically return to the fold](https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/20755155/karim-benzema-play-world-cup-final-france/). [jetted off for a holiday on the Indian Ocean island of Reunion](https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/20590066/karim-benzema-world-cup-indian-ocean-island-holiday-france/).

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.”

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 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.

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 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.

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

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.

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)

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.

Didier Deschamps was quizzed on whether Karim Benzema could make a sensational France return for the World Cup final against Argentina.

[Les Bleus beat Morocco 2-0 on Thursday](https://www.beinsports.com/au/football/video/france-beats-brave-morocco-to-reach-world-cup/2005910) to set up a showdown with La Albiceleste at Lusail Stadium this weekend. I do apologise." [The stars of beIN SPORTS set to light up the World Cup final](https://www.beinsports.com/au/football/news/the-stars-on-bein-set-to-light-up-the-world-c/2006072)