France striker, Karim Benzema will miss the World Cup. It has now been confirmed.
He will not be part of France 26 man squad.
Didier Deschamps has confirmed that France will NOT call up a replacement for the injured Karim Benzema.
Also for the first time since 1978, the Ballon d’Or holder will NOT be at the World Cup:
◎ 78 Simonsen
◉ 82 Rummenigge
◉ 86 Platini
◉ 90 Van Basten
◉ 94 Baggio
◉ 98 Ronaldo
◉ 02 Owen
◉ 06 Ronaldinho
◉ 10 Messi
◉ 14 Cristiano
◉ 18 Cristiano
◎ 22 Benzema