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Daniel Orme

Karim Benzema 'out of World Cup' as France rocked by late injury blow

Karim Benzema Didier Deschamps World Cup France Qatar

Defending world champions France have been handed a major injury concern on the eve of the World Cup with Karim Benzema now reportedly out of the competition.

The Real Madrid striker has enjoyed a wonderful year throughout 2022 having helped the Spanish club to the LaLiga and Champions League titles. His standout performances were also good enough to see the Frenchman claim the first Ballon d'Or of his career.

Benzema was then awarded a place in the France squad for the upcoming World Cup in Qatar with Didier Deschamps ' men attempting to become the first nation to successfully defend the title since Brazil in 1962.

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