Before the opening kick of the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022, France's chances are already over.

Several people predicted that France, the current World Cup champions, will successfully defend their title in Qatar. The team's most recent injury setback, however, makes me doubt they will even advance past Group D.
Le Bleus will now be without their talisman striker Karim Benzema following the injuries to crucial midfielders Christopher Nkunku, N'Golo Kante, and Paul Pogba, as well as defender Wesley Fofana. And I believe that this has now effectively eliminated their prospects of defending their crown
Injuring his thigh during practice on Saturday night was the Real Madrid forward and current Ballon d'Or winner. A tear in the muscle was discovered when he was taken by ambulance to Aspetar Hospital in Doha. He will now be unable to compete in the event because he needs a three-week rehabilitation period.
The 34-year-old was already questionable for France's opening game against Australia on Tuesday due to a hamstring injury he had been dealing with as well. Although Didier Deschamps has the attacking players to cover for Karim Benzema, he will be extremely sad to lose his star for the entire championship, which is being held for the first time in the Middle East.
Given his importance to the team, Benzema's World Cup dream has ended, and with it, France's World Cup hopes, even before a ball has been kicked. Even if Kylian Mbappe, who has the ability to turn the tide of a match in a heartbeat, is on the team, there will now be an undue amount of weight placed on him to lead the group. The dynamics of the team will be dramatically altered if Deschamps chooses to start Olivier Giroud up front with the Paris Saint-Germain player.