World Cup 2022: Real Madrid to Allow Benzema to Watch Final in Qatar

• French forward Karim Benzema will not be prevented from traveling to Qatar for the final
• Benzema flew back to Madrid and missed the competition after suffering a thigh injury
• France are set to take on a Messi inspired Argentina in the final on Sunday, December 18

France could have Karim Benzema present at the Lusail Stadium in Qatar when they take on Argentina in the World Cup final on Sunday, December 18.

Didier Deschamps’ team booked a second consecutive World Cup final ticket after dispatching the surprise team of the tournament Morocco 2-0 in the semi-finals.

According to Sportskeeda, Real Madrid are not going to stop Benzema from traveling to Qatar for the 2022 FIFA World Cup final to cheer the France team against Argentina.

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Benzema who was initially named in France’s 26-man squad for the World Cup missed the tournament after picking up a thigh injury on the eve of the competition.

The 34-year-old forward has since flown back to Madrid to begin rehabilitation after being sidelined for at least six weeks due to the injury.

Deschamps declines to comment on Benzema

Meanwhile, Didier Deschamps refused to confirm whether Karim Benzema could rejoin the France squad in Qatar before they take on Argentina in the World Cup Final on Sunday, Fox Sports reports.

Reports have suggested that the 2022 Ballon d'Or winner has returned to full training with Real Madrid, meaning there's a possibility he'll at least be in attendance for Sunday's final.

Benzema is eligible to return to the French squad as he was not replaced from the French roster after picking up an injury that sidelined him from the rest of the tournament in Qatar.

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Benzema will still receive winners medal

Earlier, Sports Brief reported there’s light at the end of the tunnel when it comes to Karim Benzema’s dreams of earning a World Cup medal.

The Real Madrid striker was a part of the French squad selected for the tournament in Qatar, but was ruled out of playing due to a thigh injury.

Benzema suffered the thigh injury while preparing for Les Bleus’ tournament opener against Australia and required a three-week recovery period.