On 13 November 2021, Benzema scored his first goals in the 2022 World Cup qualifiers with a brace in an 8–0 win over Kazakhstan as France booked their place for Qatar 2022. His brace saw him over-take David Trezeguet to become Les Bleus fifth all-time top scorer with 35 goals.Although he was included in Frances final squad for the tournament, on 19 November, the French Football Federation stated that Benzema would be forced to miss the tournament due to a thigh injury.
This brilliant striker tried to train today, but to no avail.
@karimbenzema is out of the entire World Cup 💔😔
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