Benzema

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.

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.ie/sport/football/9715896/world-cup-prize-money-winner-earn-world-cup-2022/) - how much does the winner earn? [BBC pundits and commentators?](https://www.thesun.ie/sport/football/9675677/bbc-world-cup-pundits-shearer-ferdinand-lineker-logan/) [ITV pundits and commentators?](https://www.thesun.ie/sport/football/9653286/itv-pundits-world-cup-2022-neville-keane-wright/) [World Cup 2022 LIVE:](https://www.thesun.ie/sport/football/9690635/world-cup-2022-live-kylian-mbappe-lionel-messi-final-latest/) Latest news and updates from Qatar [World Cup schedule:](https://www.thesun.ie/sport/football/8584553/world-cup-fixtures-kick-off-times-group-stage-final-date-draw/) What are the kick-off times for ALL matches? [France](https://www.thesun.ie/sport/football/team/272607/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.ie/sport/football/9882325/france-morocco-live-stream-free-score-tv-channel-time-watch-world-cup-online/)

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.

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.

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.

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.

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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He was never replaced in the squad though, with Deschamps opting to go with 24 players following another injury to left-back Lucas Hernandez in their opening ...

Whether or not the France boss doesn't want the focus to be on the forward or that he was indeed planning to utilise him remains a mystery, but it is set to be a discussion point leading into Sunday's contest. Didier Deschamps has stated that he "doesn't want to answer" when questioned about Karim Benzema's potential return to the France squad. "I don't really want to answer that question," he told the media, moments after letting out a visible sigh as the translation was made through an earpiece.

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.

France have always known Karim Benzema is "not coming back" to the World Cup despite his return to training with Real Madrid, according to reports.

We are trying to be careful so it doesn’t spread and players have made great efforts out on the pitch and obviously their immune systems suffer. “Kingsley Coman was also feverish this afternoon. Adrien was sick, he was a little bit better this afternoon but he just wasn’t well enough so he stayed in the hotel, we have a four-day rest so he should be better and available for Sunday.” We separated him from others and Adrien as well. “We’ve known since Karim went home that he’s not coming back. [France’s 2-0 victory over Morocco](https://www.football365.com/news/france-2-0-morocco-tantalising-world-cup-final-les-bleus-argentina) in the semi-final that a number of ill players have had to be isolated from the rest of his squad ahead of Sunday’s blockbuster clash with Argentina.

The Real Madrid striker was ruled out of the tournament, but may now be fit enough to play some role in Sunday's final.

Much was expected of the 34-year-old heading into the tournament after he scored 44 goals in 46 games last season. Midfield mainstays Paul Pogba and N'golo Kante were rules out before the tournament, while Benzema returned to Spain just days before France's World Cup journey began. The Real Madrid striker was ruled out of the tournament with an injury almost a month ago.

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.