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.

Karim Benzema could be in Doha on Sunday. Real Madrid have reportedly given him permission to travel to Qatar providing France progress to the final against ...

The fact that Didier Deschamps did not call up any player to replace him and kept him on the list means he would still be a winner. That is providing France get past Morocco. The Real Madrid striker will watch his France teammates aim to get into the final.

He's scored four goals, including his team's big winner against England in the quarter-finals. The former Arsenal and Chelsea striker has been in fine form and ...

[Karim Benzema](/karim-benzema), [France](/france), [Football World Cup](/football-world-cup) [Didier Deschamps asked if Karim Benzema could make stunning return for France in World Cup final vs Argentina](/football/didier-deschamps-karim-benzema-france-world-cup-argentina-420342-20221215) [France beat Morocco to set up World Cup final against Argentina, it's Messi vs. "I spoke to Benzema after he left the training camp. The thought hasn't crossed my mind." Mbappe](/football/breaking-france-morocco-argentina-world-cup-281075-20221214) [Karim Benzema WILL receive World Cup medal if France win tournament, despite not playing a single match](/football/karim-benzema-world-cup-france-didier-deschamps-medal-20221129) [Karim Benzema 'out of the World Cup' after picking up injury in training](/football/karim-benzema-france-world-cup-20221119) He has six goals in all competitions to his name this term in view to playing a part in the final. He could 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.

Real Madrid have given permission to Karim Benzema to be with the France national team, with them set to play Argentina in the final.

Standing in their way will be Lionel Messi’s Argentina, who are looking to end their national team’s 36 year-long wait for a World Cup, having won it the last time back in 1986, inspired by Diego Maradona. Now it is up to the player whether he wants to go or not. Benzema had to pull out of the France national team camp before the World Cup after suffering an injury in training.

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.

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 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.

KARIM BENZEMA topped a fine season by winning the Ballon d'Or.But the Real Madrid striker was then struck by injury after being named in France's squa.

[World Cup prize money](https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/20397005/world-cup-prize-money-winner-earn-world-cup-2022/) - how much does the winner earn? [BBC pundits and commentators?](https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/20322416/bbc-world-cup-pundits-shearer-ferdinand-lineker-logan/) [ITV pundits and commentators?](https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/20275251/itv-pundits-world-cup-2022-neville-keane-wright/) [England's World Cup wags,](https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/20321976/england-wags-qatar-model-mum/) who are staying on a £1bn cruise ship [Benzema missed](https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/20489296/karim-benzema-not-playing-france-2022-world-cup/) out on 2018 World Cup glory [due to his ongoing issue with compatriot Mathieu Valbuen](https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/6734543/karim-benzema-mathieu-valbuena-blackmail-france/)a, which kept him out of the national set-up until 2021. [World Cup 2022 LIVE:](https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/20347389/world-cup-2022-live-england-squad-announcement-sadio-mane-senegal/) Latest news and updates from Qatar [World Cup schedule:](https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/18113167/world-cup-fixtures-england-dates-kick-off-time/) What are the kick-off times for ALL matches? [could make a return to the fold](https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/20581536/karim-benzema-could-still-play-at-world-cup-2022/) if needed because he was never replaced in the French team. [France](https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/football/team/1196704/france/) if they reach the World Cup final - as he was never officially replaced in the squad. [France have beaten Morocco to make it?](https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/20714770/france-morocco-live-stream-free-tv-channel-time-watch-world-cup-online/) [BETTING SPECIAL - BEST BETTING APPS FOR THE WORLD CUP](https://www.thesun.co.uk/betting/20550453/best-uk-betting-apps-world-cup/) [the Real Madrid striker](https://www.thesun.co.uk/who/karim-benzema/) was then [struck by injury after being named in France's squad](https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/20481856/karim-benzema-out-world-cup-france-injury/) for [the World Cup.](https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/football/world-cup/) [now back training with Real](https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/20742820/benzema-available-france-world-cup-final-injury-recovery/), with pictures emerging from their Valdebebas base. [Marca](https://www.marca.com/futbol/real-madrid/2022/12/13/639867c4ca4741c2738b45a5.html) report he has returned on time and has in fact been training without issue since last Saturday.

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?

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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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.

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

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.”