World Cup 2022: Benzema to miss first match

Real Madrid and French national team player Karim Benzema will miss the first round game of the World Cup 2022 to be held in Qatar, Report informs, citing L’Equipe.

The 35-year-old striker, who is recovering from an injury, will not be ready until the start of the World Cup.

The forward will not be available for Real Madrid’s last 3 matches in La Liga this year.