The coaching staff is extremely concerned about the striker's injury and does not rule out that the tournament can be completed for Benzema, according to RMC Sport.

France will play in the same group with Australia, Denmark and Tunisia.

The group tournament of the world championship in Qatar will last from November 20 to December 6.

The semi-finals will be held on December 13 and 14, the final on December 18.

Earlier it was reported that Benzema could miss the first match of the 2022 World Cup with Australia.