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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

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Kylian Mbappe forced to wait as Qatar World Cup remains in thrall to Lionel Messi

The 2022 World Cup was the year Mbappe was supposed to take over – but Messi comes into his final World Cup having returned to the peak of his powers

The Independent UK

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

The Guardian - AU

Former France World Cup manager felt "bored" during historic 2018 success

France lifted their second World Cup title in Russia back in 2018 but despite the success, one former manager of Les Bleus was not left particularly enamoured with Didier Deschamps’ side

Daily Mirror

Karim Benzema suffers same World Cup blow that Newcastle United legend once did

Reigning Ballon d'Or winner Kevin Keegan also stayed at home in 1978 as England failed to qualify

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'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

Manchester Evening News

World Cup 2022 predictions: Winner, golden boot, breakout star and more

Indy Sport’s writers have made their selections for Qatar 2022

The Independent UK

Senegal confident of taking Sadio Mané’s absence in their stride at World Cup

The injury to the Bayern Munich forward is a blow, but the African champions have a pragmatic approach to tournament football under Aliou Cissé

The Guardian - UK

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

Football London

World Cup Viewer's Guide: USA ready to play, injuries abound

The first World Cup in the Middle East finally began Sunday night with a flashy opening ceremony and a match between Qatar and Ecuador without any beer for sale in the stadium

The Independent UK

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

Daily Mirror

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.

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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

Football London

World Cup 2022 injury list: Benzema, Mane, Nkunku and every player ruled out

The World Cup 2022 in Qatar kicks off on Sunday but there a number of superstars who will miss out including the likes of Sadio Mane, Karim Benzema and Christopher Nkunku

Football London

Who will win the World Cup 2022 golden boot? Robert Lewandowski set to surprise

A recent study has concluded that England's Harry Kane is likely to score more goals than Lionel Messi among others during the World Cup

The Independent UK

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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.

Al Jazeera

Benzema’s injury pullout a blow to France World Cup chances

The Ballon D’Or awardee has been one of the world’s best strikers in recent years.

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…

The National (Scotland)

Our writers predict World Cup winners, player of the tournament & dark horse

Qatar is ready to take centre stage for the greatest tournament on earth, with the competition kicking-off today.

Manchester Evening News

'We need him to stay' - Manchester United fans split as Anthony Martial given World Cup hope

The Man United striker has endured a stop-start campaign but he could be set for a late call-up by France to replace Karim Benzema

Wales Online

World Cup headlines as Ballon d'Or winner out of tournament in huge blow and Man City legend offers Wales advice

A full round-up of the latest World Cup headlines from Wales and beyond

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