FIFA World Cup final 2022: Here’s why Karim Benzema returning for

France reached their second successive FIFA World Cup final on Wednesday with a 2-0 win over Morocco in the Qatar semifinals. Less than 24 hours after Didier Deschamps’ men were victorious at Al Bayt Stadium in Al Khor, Karim Benzema was lining up for Real Madrid against Leganes in a friendly behind closed doors.

The 34-year-old withdrew from the French squad on the eve of the tournament and has spent the past month recuperating from a thigh injury and has now returned to action. However, because Deschamps opted not to call up somebody else in Benzema’s place, the Ballon d’Or holder is still officially part of Les Bleus’ squad.

Naturally, the fact that he could end up with a winner’s medal despite not taking part in any of the games in Qatar has created speculation over his potential involvement. Deschamps, though, opted against speaking publicly when asked about the possibility of a Benzema comeback for this weekend’s final against Argentina in Lusail.

Despite his recovery from injury and the fact that he was never replaced, Benzema is unlikely to be recalled for potential involvement in Qatar given what the squad have achieved without him. It would be a bizarre move from Deschamps or the…