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France firm favourites to start off with win against Australia, despite injuries

France are overwhelming favourites in their opening clash against relative minnows Australia, especially given the presence of the mighty Kylian Mbappé. But Les Bleus fans can be forgiven a few jitters – as a range of injuries afflicts the squad and the curse of World Cup title-holders looms large.

France 24

Ibrahima Konate set for latest landmark after winning over Virgil van Dijk and Didier Deschamps

Liverpool defender Ibrahima Konate is set for the biggest landmark of his career to date as he is expected to start France's World Cup clash with Australia

Liverpool Echo

World Cup 2022 Group D fixtures, teams and tournament venues

France, Denmark, Australia and Tunisia make up Group D

The Independent UK

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France World Cup 2022 squad guide: Full fixtures, group, ones to watch, odds and more

France have a squad bursting with quality but recent performances suggest Didier Deschamps is still trying to find the right formula between youthful promise and World Cup-winning experience

The Independent UK

Why Karim Benzema’s absence could improve France’s World Cup chances

Neither of Les Bleus’ two World Cup triumphs contained a goal from their main striker at the time

The Independent UK

France put faith in Mbappé as injury-hit holders begin their defence

Les Bleus’ hopes of emulating Brazil may rest on their superstar forward avoiding a repeat of Pelé’s fate in 1962

The Guardian - UK

Didier Deschamps confident France can cope with absence of leading players at World Cup

Real Madrid forward Karim Benzema pulled out of the World Cup over the weekend due to injury

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Karim Benzema injury theory emerges after France staff doubted Real Madrid star's story

Ballon d'Or winner Karim Benzema has been ruled out of the World Cup, with reigning champions France forced to defend their title in Qatar without the Real Madrid forward

Daily Mirror

Didier Deschamps confident France can cope with absence of leading players

Real Madrid forward Karim Benzema pulled out of the World Cup over the weekend due to injury.

The Independent UK

France Faces Midfield Battle against Australia at World Cup

Even without the injured Karim Benzema, defending World Cup champion France has plenty of attacking power. Most teams would love to have either Kylian Mbappe, Antoine Griezmann or Olivier Giroud in their forward line, let alone all three. They have 119 international goals between them, plus an abundance of speed,…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Didier Deschamps explains why Manchester United striker Martial has not been called up to France squad

Man United forward Anthony Martial will not be replacing the injured Karim Benzema in France's World Cup squad.

Manchester Evening News

France vs Australia prediction and odds as Les Bleus kick off their World Cup defence

We've picked out a solid France vs Australia prediction ahead of Tuesday's Group D clash in the Al Wakrah Stadium

Football London

Ibrahima Konate 'set to start' for France in World Cup opener vs Australia

Liverpool defender Ibrahima Konate is reportedly set to start for France in their World Cup opener against Australia

Liverpool Echo

Differing values: Socceroos look to team spirit to shock richly talented France

Australia coach Graham Arnold will rely on his players to have each other’s backs when they meet the millionaire world champions

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Manchester Evening News

France give key injury update on Manchester United defender Raphael Varane

Man United defender Raphael Varane is in contention to feature in France's World Cup opener against Australia.

The Guardian - UK

Martial apologises after confrontation with Manchester United youth player

Anthony Martial was involved in an angry confrontation with a Manchester United youth-team player during a training session last week overseen by Erik ten Hag

Manchester Evening News

'Such disrespect' - Manchester United fans react to Anthony Martial World Cup decision

France striker Karim Benzema had to withdraw from the World Cup after picking up a thigh injury

Football London

Latest Qatar World Cup 2022 outright odds including England's chances of success

The Inside Track previews the biggest international tournament and take a look at the market as to who the bookies are looking

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Football London

Didier Deschamps 'snubs' ex-Arsenal ace Alexandre Lacazette as Karim Benzema France replacement

Former Arsenal star Alexandre Lacazette has been 'snubbed' from the France squad, despite Karim Benzema's withdrawal on the eve of the tournament

Daily Mirror

Didier Deschamps hints at why he won't replace Karim Benzema with Kylian Mbappe plan

France boss Didier Deschamps is having to rejig his frontline after Karim Benzema was ruled out of the World Cup through injury with a new role for Kylian Mbappe

Manchester Evening News

Didier Deschamps reveals Karim Benzema replacement plans amid Man United ace Anthony Martial call-up rumours

The Manchester United forward had been talked up as a potential late replacement after Benzema was ruled out of the tournament.

Daily Mirror

Anthony Martial dealt hammer blow to World Cup hopes as Didier Deschamps makes decision

France boss Didier Deschamps will not be calling up a new striker to replace Karim Benzema - dashing the World Cup hopes of Manchester United striker Anthony Martial

Radio France Internationale

Qatar take on Ecuador to launch 2022 World Cup

A capacity crowd of 60,000 is expected at the Al Bayt Stadium in Doha on Sunday night to watch Qatar and Ecuador launch the 2022 World Cup.

Daily Mirror

How champions France could line up after Karim Benzema is ruled out of World Cup

France will have to defend their World Cup crown without Karim Benzema after the Real Madrid man was ruled out through injury leaving Didier Deschamps to assess his options

Asharq Al-Awsat

France Star Karim Benzema Out for World Cup with Leg Injury

One month after raising the Ballon d’Or in triumph to crown his remarkable rise, Karim Benzema’s dream of winning the World Cup is over before he has even played a game in Qatar. Defending champion France’s World Cup hopes took a huge blow with the news that its star striker…

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