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Karim Benzema out of World Cup 2022: The injury that cost France striker place at FIFA tournament and who could replace him in squad for Qatar Defending World Cup champions France have been dealt another blow as they prepare for the 2022 tournament in Qatar with Karim Benzema ruled...
NOVEMBER 19, 2022 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

France star Karim Benzema will not play at the World Cup in Qatar after tearing a muscle in left thigh during training

France star Karim Benzema will not play at the World Cup in Qatar after tearing a muscle in left thigh during training
NOVEMBER 19, 2022 • Associated Press
Karim Benzema ruled out of the World Cup Karim Benzema has been ruled out of the 2022 World Cup. The France striker is the latest high-profile France player to be ruled out of the t...
NOVEMBER 19, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM

France star Karim Benzema out for World Cup with leg injury

Karim Benzema’s hopes of winning the World Cup with France have ended before he had even played a game in Qatar
NOVEMBER 19, 2022 • Associated Press

Stu Holden's top 50 players at World Cup 2022

FOX Sports soccer analyst Stu Holden counts down his picks for the 50 best players at the 2022 World Cup in Qatar.
NOVEMBER 19, 2022 • FOX SPORTS
Stu Holden's top 50 players at World Cup 2022
Karim Benzema injury update: France striker limps out of training ahead of opening World Cup game against Australia Karim Benzema's World Cup could be under threat after the France star limped out of training on Saturday.
NOVEMBER 19, 2022 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM
France striker Benzema pulls out of training session Karim Benzema was unable to complete France’s team training session on Saturday, just three days before the reigning world champions begin t...
NOVEMBER 19, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Ruled out of World Cup Benzema has been ruled out of the World Cup after re-injuring his thigh in training Saturday.
Impact It's yet another blow for France and this one unfortunately comes only a few days before their first match. Benzema had been dealing with a muscular issue for the past month and it seems like he was pushing it too hard to be ready for the first World Cup match. Olivier Giroud is most likely to enter the starting XI in his place, though France have other options to take his place if Didier Deschamps wants to either change formations or use Kylian Mbappe as the central striker.
NOVEMBER 19, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Ruled out against Australia Benzema (quadriceps) is out for Tuesday's World Cup opener against Australia, according to ESPN FC.
Impact Benzema is ruled out for Tuesday's World Cup opener after re-injuring his thigh during Saturday's training session. The reigning Ballon d'Or winner is a doubt for the entirety of the World Cup, and would be an incredibly big loss for the World Cup holders. Benzema is undergoing tests Saturday to discover how long he will be sidelined. Olivier Giroud is the most likely replacement to lead the French attack alongside Kylian Mbappe and Antoine Griezmann.
NOVEMBER 19, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Departs training early Benzema (quadriceps) departed training 15 minutes after joining the full team session Saturday, reports RMC Sport.
Impact Benzema was already reportedly a doubt before the training session, but is now expected to miss Tuesday's World Cup opener. The forward tried to return to team training and was shut down with 15 minutes. The major concern for the French team is that trying to rush Benzema back costs him more than just the opening match. Olivier Giroud, Marcus Thuram, or Randal Kolo Muani are all possible replacements, with Giroud's pedigree likely making him the favorite.
NOVEMBER 19, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Stu Holden's top 50 players at World Cup 2022, No. 3: Karim Benzema

Karim Benzema can bring home another massive piece of hardware before the year is over, Stu Holden says.
NOVEMBER 19, 2022 • FOX SPORTS
Stu Holden's top 50 players at World Cup 2022, No. 3: Karim Benzema
Doubt for opener Benzema (hamstring) continues to train individually and is a doubt for Tuesday's World Cup opener, reports L'Equipe.
Impact It's not a good sign for Benzema, who almost seems certain not to start Tuesday. He's played just 27 minutes in the last month because of injury and there's no reason to push his return from a hamstring injury for a game against Australia. That being the case, there's a chance Olivier Giroud gets the call up front in a favorable matchup.
NOVEMBER 19, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Partner Content | World Cup Golden Boot odds: Harry Kane favoured, Karim Benzema not far behind The World Cup is less than a month away and the betting markets are heating up.
NOVEMBER 18, 2022 • THESTAR.COM

World Cup 2022 Group D Team Guides: France

Can France overcome their chemistry issues to repeat as World Cup champions?
NOVEMBER 18, 2022 • FOX SPORTS
World Cup 2022 Group D Team Guides: France
Remains in rehab training Benzema (strain) trained individually Friday, L'Equipe reports.
Impact Benzema was hoping to return to full team training Friday but was unable to do so. With France's World Cup opener looming large on Tuesday there is real concern that Benzema could be sidelined to open the tournament. If Benzema is unable to play Olivier Giroud could lead the line against Australia.
NOVEMBER 18, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Partner Content | World Cup Golden Boot odds: Harry Kane favoured, Karim Benzema not far behind The World Cup is less than a month away and the betting markets are heating up.
NOVEMBER 17, 2022 • THESTAR.COM
Has to train separately Benzema (strain) remains limited in training but was able to do some work with the ball, according to Andres Onrubia Ramos of Cadena SER.
Impact Benzema told reporters Tuesday that he was "fine" but evidently he still has plenty of work to do. His status is sure to evolve day-to-day ahead of Tuesday's opener against Australia and if he's unable to start, Olivier Giroud or Antoine Griezmann should take over his role in spearheading the attack.
NOVEMBER 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Defending champion France arrives in Qatar for World Cup

Injury-hit France has arrived in Qatar to begin the defense of its World Cup title, with coach Didier Deschamps leading the squad off the plane after it landed
NOVEMBER 16, 2022 • Associated Press

World Cup 2022 Expert Picks: Golden Boot, Golden Ball and Young Player

FOX Sports soccer analysts made their predictions for the World Cup 2022 awards, from Young Player to Golden Boot.
NOVEMBER 16, 2022 • FOX SPORTS
World Cup 2022 Expert Picks: Golden Boot, Golden Ball and Young Player

Benzema hopes to crown comeback with a World Cup for France

The crowd in the Parisian theater rose to applaud Karim Benzema when he held up the Ballon d’Or award last month
NOVEMBER 16, 2022 • Associated Press
Claims good fitness Benzema (strain) announced that he was "fine" after only participating in a part of Tuesday's training session, according to RMC Sport.
Impact Benzema now looks to be in even better shape with the tournament set to begin Nov. 23 against Australia. It's likely that there's still a few updates to spare ahead of the group stage but Benzema figures to be the first-choice center-forward unless Olivier Giroud surpasses him in training.
NOVEMBER 16, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

World Cup 2022 odds: Messi, Neymar, Mbappe lead Golden Ball futures lines

As the World Cup approaches, let's take a look at the Golden Ball odds for the top players in the world (with all odds via FOX Bet).
NOVEMBER 15, 2022 • FOX SPORTS
World Cup 2022 odds: Messi, Neymar, Mbappe lead Golden Ball futures lines

World Cup 2022 odds: Harry Kane, Ronaldo, Mbappe Lead Golden Boot futures

With the 2022 World Cup around the corner, here's a look at the Golden Boot odds at FOX Bet for the best players.
NOVEMBER 15, 2022 • FOX SPORTS
World Cup 2022 odds: Harry Kane, Ronaldo, Mbappe Lead Golden Boot futures

WORLD CUP WATCH: European clubs have 73% of players selected

Clubs from soccer's richest continent Europe are providing 73% of players called up for the World Cup
NOVEMBER 15, 2022 • Associated Press
Takes part in training Benzema (strain) took part in Monday's training session, according to Foot Mercato.
Impact Benzema's fitness still isn't assured but he should be expected to start in France's opener against Australia until told otherwise. He missed five of the final six matches before the mid-season break but some of those games towards the end were likely to be a precaution before the World Cup.
NOVEMBER 15, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
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