Benzema

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 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.

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?

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 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.

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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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/).

France manager Didier Deschamps remains tight-lipped when asked about the prospect of Karim Benzema returning for Sunday's World Cup final against.

We're going to enjoy the time," the 56-year-old added. We're going to go after the title on Sunday. [Theo Hernandez](/people/theo-hernandez/)'s acrobatic effort gave France the lead after just five minutes before [Randal Kolo Muani](/people/randal-kolo-muani/) completed the job 44 seconds after coming on - the third-fastest World Cup substitute goal in history.

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.

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.”

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.

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. If he's in Doha, it will be as a spectator. And, according to what we know from Deschamps from 2014, it is very unlikely.” World Cup

Karim Benzema could make a sensational return to the France squad for Sunday's World Cup Final, with rumours swirling that the Real Madrid forward is flying ...

Benzema last featured for Real Madrid as a substitute in their Champions League win over Celtic on November 2. After missing France’s World Cup win in 2018 during a six-year international exile, he had been determined to make his mark in Qatar. Benzema won the 2022 Ballon d'Or after helping Real Madrid win the Champions League and LaLiga last season.

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

Karim Benzema could make a sensational return to the France squad for Sunday's World Cup Final, with rumours swirling that the Real Madrid forward is flying ...

France reached their second successive World Cup final by beating Morocco on Wednesday night, with claims emerging that Karim Benzema could return to face ...

[HAVE YOUR SAY!](https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/news/karim-benzema-world-cup-final-28744615#comments-section) Should France recall Benzema for the World Cup final? [European champions have given him the green light to head](https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/news/karim-benzema-france-world-cup-28736644) back to the Gulf state, [Mundo Deportivo reports. The only time Deschamps hasn’t at least finished as runners-up was in 2014 and 2021, when the Madrid striker was available for selection. Despite his open dialogue with players, the coldness from Deschamps in particular has hurt him. The France boss was asked about the chance of him appearing in the semi-final, but told reporters: "I take care of 24 players here," Deschamps said. The Spanish news outlet add that the striker has been left disappointed by Deschamps’ lack of enthusiasm about a potential reunion. The 34-year-old was given a recovery time of three weeks and since he wasn’t replaced, he could yet make a sensational return. [Let us know in the comments](https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/news/karim-benzema-world-cup-final-28744615#comments-section) I do apologise." That victory set up a blockbuster finale in Qatar where they will face Les Bleus have reached another final despite Didier Deschamps being without a number of key starters. [Karim Benzema](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/karim-benzema) will snub the opportunity of going to [Qatar](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/qatar) to take in France’s World Cup final vs Argentina.

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...

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.